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adjective uter·ine \ˈyü-tÉ™-ËŒrÄ«n, -rÉ™n\

Definition of UTERINE

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>

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Origin of UTERINE

Middle English, from Late Latin uterinus, from Latin uterus

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with UTERINE

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uterine

adjective uter·ine \ˈyüt-É™-ËŒrÄ«n, -rÉ™n\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of UTERINE

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