in utero

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin in utero (in the uterus).

Adverb

in utero (not comparable)

  1. Occurring or residing within the uterus or womb.

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Adjective

in utero (not comparable)

  1. Occurring or residing within the uterus or womb.
    • 2015 December 1, Stein, Richard A., “The Naturome Awaits the Nurturome”, in Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News, volume 35, number 21, page 36:
      A major research effort in Dr. Nawrot's group is focusing on understanding in utero factors that shape disease risk later in life.

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