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

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

British Dictionary definitions for in utero

in utero
/ Latin (ɪn ˈjuːtəˌrəʊ) /

adverb

within the womb

Medical definitions for in utero

in utero
[ ĭn yōōtə-rō ]

adj.

In the uterus.

Other words from in utero

in utero adv.