uterus | Definition, Function, & Anatomy | Britannica

The uterus of a female child is small until puberty, when it rapidly grows to its adult size and shape.After menopause, when the female is no longer capable of having children, the uterus becomes smaller, more fibrous, and paler.Some afflictions that may affect the uterus include infections; benign and malignant tumours; malformations, such as a double uterus; and prolapse, in which part of …

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