Uterus

Pronunciation: /ˈjuːtərəs/

Definitions of uterus

noun a hollow muscular organ located in the female pelvis, where fertilized eggs are implanted and develop into fetuses

Example Sentences

A1 The uterus is a part of the female reproductive system.

A2 During pregnancy, the fetus develops inside the uterus.

B1 The doctor recommended a hysterectomy to remove her uterus.

B2 Fibroids in the uterus can cause heavy menstrual bleeding.

C1 Endometrial cancer can affect the lining of the uterus.

C2 The surgeon performed a laparoscopic procedure to remove a tumor from the uterus.

Examples of uterus in a Sentence

formal The fertilized egg implants itself in the lining of the uterus during pregnancy.

informal She's having some discomfort in her uterus and needs to see a doctor.

slang I can't believe her uterus is giving her so much trouble.

figurative The organization serves as the uterus for nurturing new ideas and projects.

Grammatical Forms of uterus

• past tense: uterus
• plural: uteri
• comparative: more uterus
• superlative: most uterus
• present tense: uterus
• future tense: will uterus
• perfect tense: has uterus
• continuous tense: is uterus
• singular: uterus
• positive degree: uterus
• infinitive: to uterus
• gerund: uterusing
• participle: uterused

Origin and Evolution of uterus

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'uterus' has Latin origins, derived from the Latin word 'uter', meaning 'womb'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'uterus' has been used consistently in medical and scientific contexts to refer to the female reproductive organ responsible for housing and nourishing a developing fetus. Its usage has remained relatively stable in terms of meaning and pronunciation over the centuries.