el
masculine
/ˈuteɾo/
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Translation
uterus, womb
Word origin
From Latin uterus ('belly, womb'). It gives English 'uterus' and 'uterine'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- uterus
- English cognates
- uterus, uterine
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluraluteros
Examples
órgano reproductor femenino.
The uterus is an organ of the female reproductive system.
embarazo, desarrolla .
During pregnancy, the baby develops in the womb.
ecografía.
The doctor examined the uterus using an ultrasound scan.
formadas muscular.
The walls of the uterus are made of muscular tissue.
contrae .
The uterus contracts during labour.
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