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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.
uterus
Gebärmutter and Uterus refer to the same organ. Gebärmutter is the everyday term and is suitable, for example, when explaining something in conversation; Uterus is the medical and biological technical term and is especially appropriate in medical reports or specialist texts.
Die Ärztin erklärt der Patientin, dass die Gebärmutter gesund ist.
The doctor explains to the patient that her uterus is healthy.
Im medizinischen Befund steht, dass der Uterus gesund ist.
The medical report states that the uterus is healthy.
