noun
uterus
YOO-tuh-ruhs
noun
1
The organ in the female reproductive system where a fetus develops before birth.
"The embryo implants itself in the wall of the uterus."
How to Use Uterus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe womb — the organ where a baby grows during pregnancy.
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Word Forms
uteri plural, uteruses plural
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Etymology
A learned borrowing directly from Latin uterus ("womb").