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Definition of uterus

uterus

/ˈjuː.tər.əs/
u · ter · us
Plural:uteri
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Adjective:uterine
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1

The hollow, muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of female humans and most other mammals in which a fertilized egg implants and a fetus develops before birth.

Example

"During pregnancy, the muscular walls of the uterus expand significantly to accommodate the growing fetus."

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• Nearby Words

ute
utensil
uterine
uterus
utilitarian
utility
utilizable

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Latin uterus ('womb, belly'), which is cognate with Sanskrit udaram ('belly') and Ancient Greek hystera ('womb').

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