Meaning & use

Uteri

noun·Academic

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The plural of uterus, the organ in female mammals where offspring develop before birth.

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The veterinary textbook compared the uteri of several mammal species.

Researchers examined the uteri of the specimens for signs of pregnancy.

A note on using this word

Follows the Latin plural pattern, like 'cactus/cacti,' rather than the regular English '-es' ending.

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