Glossary

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urethra

Tube through which urine is released from the body (see Female Anatomy and Male Anatomy). In men, semen also passes through the urethra.

uterine fibroid

Noncancerous tumor that grows in the muscle of the uterus.

uterine perforation

Puncturing of the wall of the uterus, which may occur during an induced abortion or with insertion of an intrauterine device.

uterine rupture

A tear of the uterus, typically during labor or late pregnancy.

uterus

The hollow, muscular organ that carries the fetus during pregnancy. Also called the womb (see Female Anatomy).