Uterus (Noun)
Meaning
A hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The fertilized egg implants itself into the wall of the uterus where it will continue to grow and develop.
- During pregnancy, the uterus expands to accommodate the growing fetus.
- A healthy uterus is essential for a normal pregnancy and childbirth.
- The hormone progesterone helps to thicken the lining of the uterus in preparation for a fertilized egg.
- In some cases, a woman may be born with acondition that affects the shape or size of her uterus.