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AI overview
The uterus, also called the womb, is an organ in the female reproductive system that holds and nourishes a developing embryo and fetus until birth. It responds to hormones and produces special secretions that feed the growing baby during pregnancy.
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Key facts
- Anatomy.Name
- Uterus
- Anatomy.Latin
- uterus
- Anatomy.Greek
- ὑστέρα (hystéra)
- Anatomy.Image
- Illu_cervix.svg
- Anatomy.Caption
- Diagram of human uterus and surrounding structures
- Anatomy.Width
- 260
- Anatomy.Precursor
- Paramesonephric ducts
- Anatomy.System
- Reproductive system
- Anatomy.Artery
- Ovarian artery and uterine artery
- Anatomy.Vein
- Uterine veins
- Anatomy.Lymph
- Body and cervix to internal iliac lymph nodes, fundus to para-aortic lymph nodes, lumbar and superficial inguinal lymph nodes
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