What does "Uterus" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
The uterus is a part of a woman's reproductive system. It's a hollow, pear-shaped organ located in a woman's lower abdomen, between the bladder and the rectum. This is where a baby grows when a woman is pregnant. If a woman is not pregnant, the lining of the uterus sheds each month during menstruation.
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