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The uterus

  • receives, retains and nourishes a fertilized ovum.
  • protects and nurtures the embryo and fetus prior to birth.
  • contracts to help deliver the baby at birth
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What is the muscular organ in which a fertilized egg develops?

That would be the uterus, my good fellow. Or the womb.


What is the scientific name of uterus?

The scientific name of the uterus is exactly that. It is the organ that houses the fetus when it is growing. The colloquial term for uterus is "womb".


What does a uterus mean?

A hard uterus means an enlarged uterus. An enlarged uterus can be a symptom of pregnancy or fibroid tumors. If you think you are pregnant or have a hard uterus consult a physician.


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Can you massage the uterus?

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What is a myomatous uterus?

A myomatous uterus is a uterus with fibroids, or benign tumors of the uterine muscle.


What are consequences of having a bifurcated uterus?

A bifurcated uterus is a structural abnormality of the uterus. This is when the cavity where the uterus is suppose to be is empty. The uterus is heart-shaped. Theses individuals are usually sterile (can't have kids).


Where the baby is developed?

in the uterus.


What is the real name for the womb?

the uterus...


Can you still have a baby when you do not have your uterus?

The baby is enclosed inside the uterus, that is where it gets it nourishment and where the egg attaches to! No uterus... NO BABY.