Unicornuate uterus
Unicornuate Uterus
A Unicornuate Uterus (pronounced: yoo-ni-KOR-nyoo-ayt YOO-tuh-rus) is a type of Müllerian duct anomaly where a woman's uterus is half the size of a normal uterus and there is only one fallopian tube. The term "unicornuate" is derived from the Latin "unicornis" meaning "one-horned".
Etymology
The term "Unicornuate Uterus" is derived from the Latin "unicornis" meaning "one-horned" and the Latin "uterus" meaning "womb". This is due to the uterus having a single, horn-like projection, similar to a unicorn's horn.
Related Terms
- Müllerian duct anomalies: A group of disorders where the Müllerian ducts fail to develop normally. The Müllerian ducts are the structures in the fetus that develop into the female reproductive tract, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, cervix, and the upper part of the vagina.
- Bicornuate uterus: A type of Müllerian duct anomaly where the uterus has two horns and the uterus is heart-shaped. This is different from a unicornuate uterus, which only has one horn.
- Septate uterus: Another type of Müllerian duct anomaly where the uterus has a wall (septum) dividing it into two separate parts.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Unicornuate uterus
- Wikipedia's article - Unicornuate uterus
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