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

The community event is intended to provide awareness about endometriosis, a condition in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025

There is no evidence that uterine polyps cause weight gain. —Wendy Wisner, Health, 26 Feb. 2025

Endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids and female orgasmic disorder were approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health, at the recommendation of the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board. —Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025

Rosemary is believed to stimulate uterine contractions and increase menstrual flow. —Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 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

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