uterine
uterine
Definition
uter·ine (yo̵̅o̅t′ə rin, -rīn′)
adjective
- of the uterus
- having the same mother but a different father uterine sisters
Etymology: ME < LL uterinus
uterine
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- fibroid: However, for some women, the symptoms of uterine fibroids can be quite severe.
- rupture: The first warning signs of uterine rupture are usually changes in the baby's heart rate.
- cervix: OBJECTIVE: To determine trends in incidence of invasive adenocarcinoma of the uterine cervix in East Anglia.
- embolisation: Over 43 hospitals in the UK now perform uterine artery embolisation.
- embolization: At the present time, however, uterine artery embolization should not be routinely recommended for women who desire future fertility.
- bleeding: PATIENTS: The women had disabling uterine bleeding not related to malignancy.
