uterine
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uter·ine

adjective \ˈyü-tə-ˌrīn, -rən\

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>

Origin of UTERINE

Middle English, from Late Latin uterinus, from Latin uterus
First Known Use: 15th century

uter·ine

adjective \ˈyüt-ə-ˌrīn, -rən\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of UTERINE

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

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