uterine
adjective
uter·ine
ˈyü-tə-ˌrīn 
-rən
-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
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This includes a complete medical history, tests for ovarian reserve, uterine and tubal anatomy, and a semen analysis (if using a partner to get pregnant).
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Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 24 Apr. 2024
One of her uterine horns, where the fallopian tubes open into the uterus, did not fully develop.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2024
Noreen and Antonia's births come after efforts to breed Elizabeth Ann failed, due to a condition called hydrometra, in which her uterine horn fills with fluid.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Depending on their size and location, fibroids may interfere with fertility by affecting the uterine cavity or blocking the fallopian tubes.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Its centimeter-wide size and bizarre shape (like a crab with fins), and its defective removal string, suggests that the designers failed to consider cervical pain during insertion, the potential for uterine infection, and the mechanics of removal.
—Catherine M. Klapperich, STAT, 12 Apr. 2024
Other research has found potential links from diet soda to cancers including colon, uterine, kidney, and pancreatic.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 9 Apr. 2024
Endometrial, Cervical, or Ovarian Cancer In rare cases, spotting can be a symptom of certain cancers, such as endometrial (uterine), cervical, or ovarian cancer.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 7 Apr. 2024
There are five cancer types considered gynecologic: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 24 Apr. 2024
One of her uterine horns, where the fallopian tubes open into the uterus, did not fully develop.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2024
Noreen and Antonia's births come after efforts to breed Elizabeth Ann failed, due to a condition called hydrometra, in which her uterine horn fills with fluid.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Depending on their size and location, fibroids may interfere with fertility by affecting the uterine cavity or blocking the fallopian tubes.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Its centimeter-wide size and bizarre shape (like a crab with fins), and its defective removal string, suggests that the designers failed to consider cervical pain during insertion, the potential for uterine infection, and the mechanics of removal.
—Catherine M. Klapperich, STAT, 12 Apr. 2024
Other research has found potential links from diet soda to cancers including colon, uterine, kidney, and pancreatic.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 9 Apr. 2024
Endometrial, Cervical, or Ovarian Cancer In rare cases, spotting can be a symptom of certain cancers, such as endometrial (uterine), cervical, or ovarian cancer.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 7 Apr. 2024
There are five cancer types considered gynecologic: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
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uterine
adjective
uter·ine
ˈyüt-ə-ˌrīn
-rən
-rən
: of, relating to, or affecting the uterus
the uterine lining
uterine cancer
Medical Definition
uterine
adjective
uter·ine
ˈyüt-ə-ˌrīn
-rən
-rən
: of, relating to, occurring in, or affecting the uterus
uterine tissue
uterine cancer
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