extrauterine

[ ek-struh-yoo-ter-in, -tuh-rahyn ]

adjective

1. being or developing outside the uterus.

extrauterine

/ ˌɛkstrəˈjuːtəˌraɪn /

adjective

1. situated or developing outside the cavity of the uterus

Word History and Origins

Origin of extrauterine¹

First recorded in 1700–10; extra- + uterine

Example Sentences

If there is an extrauterine pregnancy, curettage will cause rupture of the sac.

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In every abortion the presence or absence of extrauterine pregnancy is to be made out.

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The common form of extrauterine pregnancy is the Tubal Pregnancy.

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The extrauterine foetus is not like a foetus in a craniotomy case.

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This is an exact parallel to the case of the mother and the extrauterine foetus.

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