uterine
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- adjective
- /ˈjuːtərɪn/
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- The doctor explained that a thick uterine lining is crucial for a healthy pregnancy.
- uterine contractions
- uterine cancer
- uterine shell
Menopause is when a woman stops shedding her uterine lining.
- Menopause is when a woman stops shedding her uterine lining.
- But yes, uterine transplants are possible.
- A fibroid in your uterine wall is just a conglomeration of poorly formed muscle cells.
- We do know that orgasm does help uterine contractions help get the sperm to the eggs faster.
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They reabsorb the uterine lining rather than shedding it.
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A woman came in with abdominal pain, and when we examined her, we discovered it was uterine cancer.
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"As soon as that baby comes out, we are going to do a uterine check," she firmly announced.
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But yes, uterine transplants are possible.
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She had a uterine prolapse.
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Menopause is when a woman stops shedding her uterine lining.
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A fibroid in your uterine wall is just a conglomeration of poorly formed muscle cells.
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Complications from uterine fibroid embolization are rare, and the rate of success is enormous.
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During a routine checkup at the Mayo Clinic, Moorehead was diagnosed with uterine cancer, that was spreading.
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If you suffer from unrelenting uterine fibroid symptoms, you may be an eligible candidate for uterine fibroid embolization.
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Compounds
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A blood vessel that carries blood to the uterus and upper part of the vagina
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A strong tightening of the womb muscles that helps push a baby out during labor
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A vein on each side of the uterus that carries blood to a larger vein in the pelvis
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A space inside the womb between the cervix and the Fallopian tubes where a fertilized egg grows
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Uterine comes from the Latin word uterus, which means 'womb'. So uterine means 'relating to the womb', which is why we use it for things like uterine health or uterine contractions.