In Iceland whey was used regularly as a drink and a way to preserve foods. In Sweden, whey cheese and whey butter were once made and consumed daily. Historically, Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, suggested whey for the health of his patients.
uterus - a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus. womb. cervix uteri, uterine cervix, cervix - necklike opening to the uterus. arteria uterina, uterine artery - a branch of the internal iliac artery that supplies the uterus and the upper part of the vagina.
Home > Endocrine Glands of the Lower Torso > Uterus and Ovaries > Uterus. The uterus, also commonly known as the womb, is a hollow muscular organ of the female reproductive system that is responsible for the development of the embryo and fetus during pregnancy. An incredibly distensible organ, the uterus can expand during pregnancy from around the size of a closed fist to become large enough to hold a full term baby.