uterine

adjective

uter·​ine ˈyü-tə-ˌrīn  -rən 

1

: born of the same mother but by a different father

uterine brothers

2

: of, relating to, or affecting the uterus

uterine cancer

the uterine lining

Examples of uterine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Black women die of uterine cancer at twice the rate of white women, are twice as likely to be diagnosed with stomach cancer and more than twice as likely to die of it. —Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, 7 June 2024

Within another day or two the embryo implants itself in the uterine lining and is left to continue gestation normally. —Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024

In 2022, the NIH published a study stating the links between uterine cancer and hair relaxer use. —India Espy-Jones, Essence, 3 June 2024

The uterine muscles relax as your body prepares for labor and delivery. —Jessica Migala, Health, 26 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin uterinus, from Latin uterus

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

uterine

adjective

uter·​ine ˈyüt-ə-ˌrīn  -rən 

: of, relating to, or affecting the uterus

the uterine lining

uterine cancer

Medical Definition

uterine

adjective

uter·​ine ˈyüt-ə-ˌrīn  -rən 

: of, relating to, occurring in, or affecting the uterus

uterine tissue

uterine cancer