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

Others are born with uterine abnormalities or suffer damage during childbirth or from uterine cancer. —Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2024

Endometriosis: Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissues lining the uterus grow outside the uterine cavity, causing pain and infertility. —Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2024

This may occur after a dilation and curettage (D&C) or uterine surgery. —Rachel Gurevich, Parents, 25 July 2024

As mentioned, the cause of uterine fibroids is unknown; however, their growth has been linked to the hormone estrogen. —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 July 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