uterine

adjective

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

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More than half of Black and Latina women could be using products that contain formaldehyde, a preservative linked to uterine and some rare types of cancer, a small study found. Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 17 May 2025 Even if your life has been plagued by pain, heavy bleeding, fibroids, or endometriosis, among a range of other uterine issues, this statement is still a tough pill to swallow for many women. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 12 May 2025 Endometrial or cervical cancer Rarely, a cancerous growth on the uterine lining (endometrium) or cervix can be the cause of heavy bleeding. Ashley Abramson, SELF, 7 May 2025 Hannah Brown is opening up about her unexpected and rare uterine condition. Charna Flam, People.com, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for uterine

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin uterinus, from Latin uterus

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of uterine was in the 15th century

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“Uterine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uterine. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

uterine

adjective
: of, relating to, or affecting the uterus
the uterine lining
uterine cancer

Medical Definition

uterine

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

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