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

Deficiencies have been linked to various diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and even uterine fibroids. —Iman Balagam, Vogue, 10 July 2024

Yaron said that using suction rather than a clamp could reduce the risk of uterine contractions that result from manipulation of the cervix. —Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 28 June 2024

The World Health Organization defines endometriosis as a condition in which the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus, causing pelvic pain and often leading to reproductive issues. —Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 26 June 2024

Notably, uterine or vaginal bleeding may be mistaken for hematuria. —Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin uterinus, from Latin uterus

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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