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Womb
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the part of the body of a woman or female mammal where the baby develops before birth
What is "womb"?
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.
Example
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.
