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Definition of uterine

uterine

/ˈjuː.tər.ɪn/
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uterine Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, affecting, or situated in the uterus or womb.

Example

"The ultrasound scan revealed healthy uterine tissue and normal fetal development."

2

Born of the same mother but having a different father; tracing kinship through the maternal line.

Example

"Under traditional inheritance laws in that region, uterine siblings had distinct property rights compared to paternal half-brothers."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French uterin or directly from Late Latin uterinus, meaning 'born of the same mother,' derived from Latin uterus ('womb').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uterine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uterine
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