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womb

Definition

The womb is the organ in a woman's body where a baby grows. It is shaped like a pear and is located in the lower abdomen. The womb is lined with a special tissue called the endometrium, which helps to nourish the baby.

How can the word be used?

The baby grew in the womb.

womb

Different forms of the word

Noun: the organ in a woman's body where a fetus develops.

Verb: to carry or shelter something.

Etymology

The word "womb" comes from the Old English word "womb", which also means "the organ in a woman's body where a fetus develops".

The first recorded use of the word "womb" in English was in the 8th century.

Question

What happens in the womb?

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