Plural of uterus
irregular plural
The plural of uterus is uteri or uteruses.
Forms of uterus
| Singular | uterus /ˈjuː.tə.ɹəs/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | uteri /ˈjuːtəɹaɪ/ uteruses |
| Countable | countable |
Meaning of uterus
- noun A reproductive organ of therian mammals in which the young are conceived and develop until birth.
- noun A similar part in some non-mammals.
Nouns ending in -us: plural -i
Questions about the plural of uterus
- What is the plural of uterus?
- The plural of uterus is uteri or uteruses.
- Which is correct, uteri or uteruses?
- Both are used. uteri is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is uterus countable?
- Uterus is a countable noun.
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