English Explanatory Dictionary

metra

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The uterus.
noun
  1. A pocket instrument combining a thermometer, level, plummet, and lens.

Pronunciation

/ˈmiːtrə/

Word forms

metra metrae metras

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μήτρα (mḗtra, “womb”).

Synonyms

metro- hystero- utero-

Related words

hematometrocolpos hydrometrocolpos

Derived words

hematometra hydrometra
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