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

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

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