adjective
uterine
YOO-tuh-ryn
Uterine (adjective) means relating to the uterus (womb). Example: “The scan checked for uterine fibroids.”
adjective
1
Relating to the uterus (womb).
"The scan checked for uterine fibroids."
2
Describing siblings who share the same mother but have different fathers.
"They are uterine brothers, born to the same mother by different husbands."
How to use uterine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with the uterus, or (of siblings) sharing only a mother.
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Word forms
- Plural
- uterines
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Etymology
From Latin uterinus, from uterus ("womb").
Rhymes for uterine
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What does “uterine” mean?
The word “uterine” means relating to the uterus (womb). In plain terms, to do with the uterus, or (of siblings) sharing only a mother.
How do you pronounce “uterine”?
“Uterine” is pronounced YOO-tuh-ryn (/ˈjutəɹaɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “uterine” in a sentence?
Here is “uterine” used in a sentence: “The scan checked for uterine fibroids.”
What part of speech is “uterine”?
“Uterine” is an adjective.
Where does the word “uterine” come from?
The word “uterine” comes from Latin. From Latin uterinus, from uterus ("womb").
How many meanings does “uterine” have?
“Uterine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the uterus (womb).
