Intrauterine
Intrauterine means "inside the uterus."
The fetus grows inside the uterus (in an intrauterine environment). An intrauterine device (IUD) is an object placed in the uterus to prevent conception and pregnancy.
Review Date:
8/17/2007
Reviewd By:
Melanie N. Smith, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.