In utero
In utero
In utero (pronunciation: /ɪn ˈjuːtɛroʊ/) is a Latin term that literally translates to "in the womb" or "in the uterus". It is commonly used in medical and biological contexts to refer to anything occurring or existing within the uterus, particularly in relation to prenatal development.
Etymology
The term "in utero" is derived from Latin, where "in" means "in" or "within", and "utero" is the ablative of "uterus", meaning "womb". It has been used in English since at least the 18th century to refer to the state of being inside the womb.
Related Terms
- Embryo: An early stage of development of a multicellular organism. In the context of human development, the term "embryo" is usually used until about the 8th week of pregnancy.
- Fetus: A stage in mammalian embryonic development, following the embryonic stage. In humans, the fetal stage begins in the 9th week of pregnancy and continues until birth.
- Prenatal: Referring to or occurring in the period before birth; during or relating to pregnancy.
- Uterus: The organ in the lower body of a woman or female mammal where offspring are conceived and in which they gestate before birth.
- Gestation: The process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on In utero
- Wikipedia's article - In utero
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