Uterus

Definition

The uterus is a muscular organ in the female reproductive system that is responsible for the development of the fertilized ovum into a fetus during pregnancy. It also plays a crucial role in the menstrual cycle and childbirth.

Related terms

Endometrium:

The inner lining of the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for potential implantation of an embryo.

Fallopian Tubes:

A pair of tubes along which eggs travel from the ovaries to the uterus, and where fertilization by sperm typically occurs.

Cervix:

The lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina, through which menstrual blood exits and babies are delivered during childbirth