utero

Definition

Within the womb; occurring or existing during the period of development before birth.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'uterus', meaning 'womb'. It entered English as part of the phrase 'in utero', which is used in biological and medical contexts to describe the state of being inside the womb.

In the news

In the article, researchers aim to track children's long-term health to understand how their nutrition and environment while in utero affect their development after birth.

Study aims to understand how nutrition can help pregnant women, their babies harvest health

Fort Worth Report

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