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Is the uterus called the womb and the womb the uterus?

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Why is the uterus called the womb?
Same reason the mandible is called the jaw. Different words from earlier languages ended up being part of modern English and meaning the same thing. "Womb" comes from Old English and earlier...
Uterus and womb in what body cavity?
The abdominal cavity.
What is the difference between uterus and womb?
No, The uterus which is also known as the womb is a hollow, pear-shaped organ located in a woman's lower abdomen, between the bladder and the rectum.
Is uterus the same as womb?
Yes it is.
Is the womb and uterus the same organ?
Yes, they are two words for the same body part.