uterus

/ˈjuːtərəs/

Definitions

1. noun

The hollow, muscular organ in the female pelvis where a fertilized egg will develop into a fetus during pregnancy.

“The doctor examined the patient’s uterus to determine the cause of her menstrual pain.”

Synonyms

  • uterus
  • womb

Antonyms

  • testis
  • vas deferens