uterus
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uterus
A female reproductive organ in mammals in which the fertilized egg implants and the embryo or fetus develops until birth. The medical term is uterus.
Während der Schwangerschaft dehnt sich die Gebärmutter stark aus.
During pregnancy, the uterus expands greatly.
The word is a compound made from the stem of the verb 'gebären' (to give birth to a child) and the noun 'Mutter' (mother). So it literally describes the organ that is like a mother to the unborn child.
Die Gebärmutter ist ein zentraler Teil der weiblichen Anatomie.
The uterus is a central part of female anatomy.
'Gebärmutter' (uterus/womb) is the common German term used in everyday language and also in medical education. The Latin technical term 'Uterus' is mainly used by doctors and in scientific texts.
Der Arzt erklärte ihr die Funktion der Gebärmutter.
The doctor explained the function of the uterus to her.
In a medical context, people often speak of 'die Gebärmutter entfernen' (to remove the uterus). An important related word is 'der Gebärmutterhals' (the cervix), which is part of the organ.
Nach der Geburt zieht sich die Gebärmutter langsam wieder zusammen.
After birth, the uterus slowly contracts again.
vagina
'die Vagina' and 'die Gebärmutter' both belong to the female reproductive organs, but they refer to different body parts. The vagina is the canal that leads to the outside. The uterus is located farther inside the body; it is where a baby can develop during pregnancy. The words can be confused because both appear in medical conversations and biology lessons. A practical tip: the vagina connects to the outside, while the uterus is the internal place for pregnancy.
Bei der Untersuchung schaut die Ärztin, ob die Gebärmutter gesund ist.
During the examination, the doctor checks whether the uterus is healthy.
Im Biologieunterricht erklärt die Lehrerin, dass die Vagina ein Teil des weiblichen Körpers ist.
In biology class, the teacher explains that the vagina is part of the female body.