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uterine

[u´ter-in, u´ter-īn]

pertaining to the uterus.

u·ter·ine

(yū'tĕr-in, ū'ter-īn),

Relating to the uterus.

uterine

(yo͞o′tər-ĭn, -tə-rīn′)

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or in the region of the uterus: the uterine canal; uterine contractions.

2. Having the same mother but different fathers: uterine brothers.

3. Being enclosed and dark; womblike.

u·ter·ine

(yū'tĕr-in)

Relating to the uterus.

uterine

1. Pertaining to the UTERUS.

2. Having the same mother but not the same father.

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(1963) have successfully removed the uterus and ovaries from mares with severe pyometra or uterine abscess. Brinsko (2001) stated that uterine lavage, used alone or in conjunction with antibiotic therapy, is believed to be beneficial in the treatment and prevention of infectious endometritis.