uterine

adjective

uter·​ine ˈyü-tə-ˌrīn  -rən 

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

Examples of uterine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Combination and progestin-only birth control pills, the vaginal ring, and the hormonal IUD are examples of birth control methods that thin the uterine wall.87 Keep in mind that many forms of birth control combine these mechanisms to prevent pregnancy in different ways. —Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2025

Other parameters, like uterine and tubal factors, as well as hormone levels, certain health conditions, and of course sperm quality could be bigger players in your case. —Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 Apr. 2025

The most common type of uterine cancer is endometrial cancer, which develops in the uterine lining. —Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 13 Apr. 2025

My sister, Jen has been managing hormonal fluctuations brought about by uterine fibroids or Myoma for almost a decade now. —Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin uterinus, from Latin uterus

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for uterine

• extrauterine
• intrauterine

Kids Definition

uterine

adjective

uter·​ine ˈyüt-ə-ˌrīn  -rən 

: of, relating to, or affecting the uterus

the uterine lining

uterine cancer

Medical Definition

uterine

adjective

uter·​ine ˈyüt-ə-ˌrīn  -rən 

: of, relating to, occurring in, or affecting the uterus

uterine tissue

uterine cancer