Womb

Etymology

Middle English wamb, womb, from Old English; akin to Old High German wamba belly

• Date: before 12th century

Definitions

• 1 : uterus
• 2 a : a cavity or space that resembles a womb in containing and enveloping

b : a place where something is generated

Description

The uterus (Latin word for womb) is a major female hormone-responsive reproductive sex organ of most mammals, including humans. It is within the uterus that the fetus develops during gestation. The term uterus is used consistently within the medical and related professions; the Germanic term, womb is more common in everyday usage. The plural of uterus is uteruses or uteri.[1]