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Intrauterine means "inside the uterus."

A baby grows inside the mother's womb or uterus. This is called an intrauterine pregnancy.

An intrauterine device (IUD) is an object placed in the uterus to prevent conception and pregnancy.

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    A baby grows inside the mother's womb or uterus. This is called an intrauterine pregnancy.

    An intrauterine device (IUD) is an object placed in the uterus to prevent conception and pregnancy.

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Nunziato JD, Valea FA. Reproductive anatomy: gross and microscopic, clinical correlations. In: Gershenson DM, Lentz GM, Valea FA, Lobo RA, eds. Comprehensive Gynecology. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier;2022:chap 3.

Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company; 2021. www.tabers.com/tabersonline/view/Tabers-Dictionary/760790/all/intrauterine. Accessed October 20, 2023.

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