womb
Plural
wombs
1
the part of the body of a woman or female mammal where the baby develops before birth
The womb, also known as the uterus, is a muscular organ located in the female pelvis where a fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus during pregnancy. It has a lining called the endometrium that thickens and sheds in each menstrual cycle if pregnancy does not occur. The womb is designed to support the growth of a developing fetus, with its muscular walls capable of contracting during labor to facilitate childbirth.
- The fetus nestled snugly within the safety of the womb, protected and nourished by the mother's body.
- The doctor performed an ultrasound to monitor the growth and development of the baby in the womb.
- She felt a sense of awe as she watched the ultrasound images of her baby moving within her womb.
- The surrogate mother carried the couple's embryo in her womb, eagerly anticipating the arrival of their child.
- The mother sang lullabies to her unborn child, hoping to soothe and comfort them within the womb.
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