noun
- plural of womb; the organs in female mammals where offspring develop before birth
Usage: anatomical term
Examples
- The veterinarian examined the wombs of the pregnant animals.
- Medical students study the anatomy of wombs in their reproductive system coursework.
- The ultrasound showed healthy development in both wombs of the twin pregnancy.
- Researchers compared the wombs of different mammalian species.
- The doctor explained how wombs change during pregnancy.
- Scientists studied the cellular structure of wombs in the laboratory.