Uterus
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈjuː.tə.ɹəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Uterus is a noun meaning (anatomy, countable) A reproductive organ of therian mammals in which the young are conceived and develop until birth.
Meaning
(anatomy, countable) A reproductive organ of therian mammals in which the young are conceived and develop until birth.
Word Forms
- uteri
- uteruses
Synonyms for uterus
Depending on context, synonyms include womb, belly, matrix, metra.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include womb, bicornuate, uterine, unicornuate, didelphys, retroflexed.
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