uterine

adjective

1
: born of the same mother but by a different father
uterine brothers
2
: of, relating to, or affecting the uterus
uterine cancer
the uterine lining

Examples of uterine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Overall, uterine factor infertility affects as many as 5% of women worldwide, according to UAB Medicine. Amanda Musa, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024 MacKenzie’s team showed that enzymes fed through a mother mouse’s uterine vein could migrate to the brain cells of her pups, clearing out the toxic sugars and preventing dangerous inflammation. Megan Molteni, STAT, 21 Feb. 2024 Bleeding that occurs erratically or excessive regular menstrual bleeding is considered to be abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB). Brittany Barreto, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 Charlotte Moore, a patient-care technician, and Benedict Landgren, an ob-gyn, perform a uterine aspiration, in which suction is used to remove the fetus, placenta, or other membrane tissue. Maggie Shannon, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024 The tissue is the contents of the pregnancy, which can include the uterine lining, gestational sac, and fetal and placental remains. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 23 Feb. 2024 The combination of which is intended to stop uterine bleeding. Brittany Barreto, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 How can black women who are disproportionately affected by uterine fibroids begin to seek help and speak up about their condition? Dominique Fluker, Essence, 18 Dec. 2023 Compared to white Americans, the risk of dying of uterine cancer is 33% higher in Black people, and 51% higher in American Indians and Alaska Natives. Dr. Aishwarya Thakur, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin uterinus, from Latin uterus

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of uterine was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Uterine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uterine. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

uterine

adjective
: of, relating to, or affecting the uterus
the uterine lining
uterine cancer

Medical Definition

uterine

adjective
: of, relating to, occurring in, or affecting the uterus
uterine tissue
uterine cancer

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