uterine

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{a} belonging to the womb, related
Uterine means relating to the uterus of a woman or female mammal
Of or instrument to the uterus, or womb
of or pertaining to the uterus
Born of the same mother, but by a different father
of or involving the uterus; "uterine cancer
{s} of the uterus, womb-like; having the same mother
of or involving the uterus; "uterine cancer"
uterine brother
A half brother having the same mother but a different father
uterine isthmus
An elongated, narrow part of the uterus at the junction of the body of the uterus and the cervix
uterine sister
A half sister having the same mother but a different father
uterine tube
A Fallopian tube
uterine tubes
plural form of uterine tube
uterine artery
a branch of the internal iliac artery that supplies the uterus and the upper part of the vagina
uterine bleeding
Abnormal bleeding from the uterus not related to menstruation. Most common in the first few years after menarche and as menopause approaches, it is thought to occur when malfunctioning ovaries reduce blood estrogen levels. A malfunctioning hypothalamus or pituitary gland may also cause hormonally induced uterine bleeding, as can birth-control pills or hormone-replacement therapy. Some tumours produce estrogen and can alter the menstrual cycle, causing bleeding. Tumours in the uterus often bleed easily. Other causes include injury to the uterus, stress, obesity, chronic illness, psychological problems, and blood and cardiovascular disorders. Treatment is directed toward the underlying cause
uterine calculus
stone in the uterus
uterine cancer
Malignant tumour of the uterus. Cancers affecting the lining of the uterus (endometrium) are the most common cancers of the female reproductive tract. Risk factors include absence of pregnancy, early age of first menstruation (before age 12), late onset of menopause (after age 52), obesity, diabetes, and estrogen replacement therapy. Additional risk factors are a personal history of breast or ovarian cancer, age (over age 40), and a family history of uterine cancer. Whites are more likely to develop uterine cancer than are blacks. The major symptom is vaginal bleeding or discharge. Treatment may begin with simple or radical hysterectomy. Some uterine cancers are treated in part by hormonal therapy, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy
uterine cavity
the space inside the uterus between the cervical canal and the Fallopian tubes
uterine cervix
cervix: necklike opening to the uterus
uterine contraction
a rhythmic tightening in labor of the upper uterine musculature that contracts the size of the uterus and pushes the fetus toward the birth canal
uterine sister
{i} half sister having the same mother
uterine vein
one of two veins on each side that arise from the uterine plexus and empty into the internal iliac vein
extra uterine
{s} outside of the uterus
extra uterine pregnancy
{i} pregnancy where the fetus is outside of the uterus
extra-uterine pregnancy
implantation of a fertilized egg outside of the uterus (usually is not viable)
intra-uterine device
device that is placed within the uterus
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