| uterine cancer | A malignant growth of the uterus (womb). A common symptom includes the onset of vaginal bleeding after menopause. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| uterine cavity | Cavity of uterus, the space within the uterus extending from the cervical canal to the openings of the uterine tubes. Synonym: cavitas uteri, cavum uteri. (05 Mar 2000) |
| uterine colic | Painful cramps of the uterine muscle sometimes occurring at the menstrual period, or in association with uterine disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| uterine contraction | Contraction of the uterine muscle. (12 Dec 1998) |
| uterine dysmenorrhoea | A form of secondary dysmenorrhoea resulting from disease of the uterus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| uterine extremity of ovary | The rounded medial end of the ovary, usually directed toward the uterus. Synonym: extremitas uterina ovarii, medial pole of ovary. (05 Mar 2000) |
| uterine fibroid | Benign smooth muscle tumours of the uterus (womb). Also called leiomyomata. May cause irregular menses. (27 Sep 1997) |
| uterine filling defect | <radiology> Technical, bubble, blood clot, mucoid material, congenital fold, pseudoadhesions / ridging -- folds long axis, neoplasm, submucosal leiomyoma, adenoma, endometrial carcinoma, pregnancy-related, pregnancy, molar pregnancy, retained conceptus, polyp, septated uterus, synechiae, IUD, iatrogenic (post-op) (12 Dec 1998) |
| uterine glands | Numerous simple tubular glands in the uterine mucosa that secrete a glycogen-rich mucous fluid during the luted phase of the menstrual cycle. Synonym: glandulae uterinae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| uterine haemorrhage | The escape of blood from vessels in the uterus. (12 Dec 1998) |
| uterine horn | cornu uteri |
| uterine inertia | Failure of the uterus to contract with normal strength and duration and at normal intervals during labour. It is also called uterine atony. (12 Dec 1998) |
| uterine insufficiency | Atony of the uterine musculature. (05 Mar 2000) |
| uterine inversion | A turning of the uterus inside out, whereby the fundus is forced through the cervix and protrudes into or outside of the vagina. (12 Dec 1998) |
| uterine milk | A whitish fluid secretion between the villi of the placenta, which nourishes the implanting ovum. (05 Mar 2000) |