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

Estrogen levels increase to help thicken a new uterine lining. —Carley Millhone, Health, 13 Dec. 2024

Segars studies cells to see how green tea could reduce the size of fibroids, abnormal masses of tissue that may develop into uterine cancer. —Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Sep. 2024

Endometriosis is a chronic disease in which tissues similar to the uterine lining grow outside, rather than inside, the uterus, causing pain and fertility issues. —Kristen Rogers, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024

If pregnancy does not occur, the uterine lining prepares for shedding.4 Symptoms usually occur in the following patterns:5 PMS: Symptoms occur during the last week of the luteal phase (about one to two weeks before your period). —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 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

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