noun
womb
WOOM/wuːm/
The organ in which a baby develops before birth.
A baby curls inside the womb, protected by the amniotic sac.
Etymology
Old English wamb covered the belly and bowels as well as the uterus. English retained the uterus sense while the broader abdominal meanings fell out of use.
In context
if the if the cell is already dividing and becoming a viable fetus, usually it will die. Usually you'll have a tumor with teeth and hair and fingernails in your womb
More examples
- The ultrasound shows the baby's position in the womb.
- During pregnancy, the womb expands as the baby grows.
- Some babies suck their thumbs in the womb.
Forms
womb · wombs
Similar words
- uterus
- The medical term for the same reproductive organ.