Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
extrauterine
Adjective
/ˌɛkstrəˈjuːtəraɪn/
Definition
Located or occurring outside of the uterus.
Examples
- Extrauterine pregnancies can pose significant health risks to the mother.
- The medical team discovered an extrauterine mass during the examination.
Meaning
The term refers to anything that happens outside the confines of the uterus, particularly in the context of pregnancy or medical conditions.
Synonyms
- Extraluminal
- External
- Outside the uterus
