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uteri

/ˈjuːtəɹaɪ/

uteri is the plural of uterus.

Meaning of uterus

Noun

uterus (plural uteri or uteruses)

  1. (countable) A reproductive organ of therian mammals in which the young are conceived and develop until birth.
    Synonyms:
    womb, belly, matrix, metra
    1. (countable) A similar part in some non-mammals.

Phrases with uteri

Questions about uteri

What is uteri the plural of?
Uteri is the plural of uterus.
How do you pronounce uteri?
Uteri is pronounced /ˈjuːtəɹaɪ/.

Words near uteri in the dictionary

  1. uter-
  2. uteral
  3. uteralgia
  4. uterectomies
  5. uterectomy
  6. uteri
  7. uterine
  8. uterine cancer
  9. uterine cycle
  10. uterine cycles
  11. uterine gland

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