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# womb #
## Definition: ##
The term "womb" refers to where a baby grows inside its mother.
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* This is an older term that is sometimes used in order to be polite and less direct. (See: [euphemism ](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol2/src/master/content/figs_euphemism.md ))
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* A more modern term for womb is "uterus."
* Some languages use a word like "belly" to refer to a woman's womb or uterus.
* Use a word for this in the project language that is well-known, natural, and acceptable.
## Bible References: ##
* [Genesis 25:23 ](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/25/23 )
* [Genesis 25:24-26 ](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/25/24 )
* [Genesis 38:27-28 ](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/38/27 )
* [Genesis 49:25 ](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/49/25 )
* [Luke 02:21 ](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/02/21 )
* [Luke 11:27-28 ](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/11/27 )
* [Luke 23:29-31 ](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/23/29 )
* [Matthew 19:10-12 ](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/19/10 )