uterus

/ˈjudərəs/
/ˈjutərəs/
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Other forms: uteri; uteruses

Definitions of uterus
  1. noun
    a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus
    synonyms: womb
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    types:
    venter
    the womb
    type of:
    female internal reproductive organ
    the reproductive organs of a woman
Pronunciation
US
/ˈjudərəs/
UK
/ˈjutərəs/
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