uterus unicornis


u·ni·corn u·ter·us

a uterus in which only one lateral half exists, the other half being undeveloped or absent. Synonym(s): uterus unicornis

uterus unicornis

A uterus possessing only one lateral half and usually having only one uterine tube. About 20% to 30% of women who have this structural abnormality also experience repeated spontaneous abortion during early pregnancy. See also: uterus