| 释义 |
uter·ine
\ˈyüd.ərə̇n, -ütə-, -əˌrīn\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin uterinus, from Latin uterus + -inus -ine
1.
a. : born of the same mother but by a different father
< uterine brothers >
b.
(1) : related by blood through the mother : having relationship traced entirely through females
< uterine uncle >
< uterine kin >
(2) : based upon such relationship
< a uterine system of descent >
2. : suited for use in or on the uterus
< uterine probe >
< uterine speculum >
3. : of, relating to, or situated in the uterus : affecting or taking place in the uterus
< uterine diseases > |