Meaning & use
uterus
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The hollow, muscular organ in the female reproductive system in which a fertilized egg implants and develops during pregnancy.
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The doctor performed an ultrasound to check the size of the uterus.
During pregnancy, the uterus expands significantly to accommodate the growing fetus.
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"Uterus" is the Latin word for "womb" and is the standard medical term used across anatomy and obstetrics.
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womb
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