in utero
[ in yoo-tuh-roh ]
/ ɪn ˈyu təˌroʊ /
adverb, adjective
in the uterus; unborn.
Origin of in utero
First recorded in 1705–15,
in utero is from the Latin word
in uterō
Words nearby in utero
in tune,
in turn,
in two shakes,
in unison,
in up to,
in utero,
in utero surgery,
in vacuo,
in vain,
in view,
in view of
Definition for in utero (2 of 2)
in utero surgery
noun
surgery performed on a fetus while it is in the womb.
Example sentences from the Web for in utero
For instance, in-utero exposure to pets might make kids less allergic to pets.
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British Dictionary definitions for in utero
in utero
/ Latin (ɪn ˈjuːtəˌrəʊ) /
adverb
within the womb
Medical definitions for in utero
in utero
[ ĭn yōō′tə-rō ]
adj.
In the uterus.