Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
uteri
Noun
/ˈjuː.tə.raɪ/

Definition
The plural form of uterus, referring to the muscular organ in females where offspring are gestated.

Examples
- The human female has two uteri in some rare medical conditions.
- In mammals, the uteri are crucial for fetal development.

Meaning
Uteri are the structures in female mammals that play a critical role in reproduction, hosting and nourishing a developing fetus during pregnancy.

Synonyms
- wombs
- female reproductive organs