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

Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, potentially affecting various organs, including the bladder and bowel. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025

Thousands of women have joined a federal class action lawsuit against the makers of chemical hair relaxers, claiming the products have caused uterine cancer, breast cancer and other poor health outcomes. —Michelle Garcia, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2025

Progesterone allows for the withdrawal of the uterine lining, which is then followed by using a medication like Letrozole or Clomid to induce ovulation by manipulating hormone levels. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025

Although Ella’s 30-milligram dose is enough to prevent pregnancy, previous studies have suggested that the amount is highly unlikely to help end pregnancy as mifepristone does, by blocking a fertilized egg from implanting in the womb or disrupting the uterine lining. —Patrick Adams, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 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