uterus
noun pl. uteri
- a hollow, muscular organ of female mammals in which the ovum is deposited and the embryo and fetus are developed; womb: it is usually paired, but is single in primates
- a similar structure in many invertebrates
See uterus in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(yo͞oˈtər-əs)
noun pl. u·ter·i (yo͞oˈtə-rīˌ) or
u·ter·us·es - A hollow muscular organ located in the pelvic cavity of female mammals in which the fertilized egg implants and develops. Also called womb.
- A corresponding part in other animals.
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