non-uterine
|non-u-ter-ine|
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/nɒn-ˈjuːtəˌraɪn/
not of the womb
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-uterine' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'uterine' from Latin 'uterinus', meaning 'of the womb'.
Historical Evolution
'non-uterine' combines the prefix 'non-' with 'uterine', which evolved from the Latin word 'uterinus'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not of the womb', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or occurring in the uterus.
The condition was diagnosed as a non-uterine pregnancy.
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Last updated: 2025/06/09 06:27