noun
Medical or biological term for the organ where a fetus develops. In everyday conversation, 子宮 (しきゅう) is more common.
胎児は母胎の中で成長する。
The fetus grows inside the womb.
noun
parent body; base; foundation
Figurative use for an organization, institution, or structure from which something originates or derives support. Often used in formal or written contexts.
See also: 母体
新会社は母胎となる企業から独立した。
The new company became independent from its parent organization.
この理論は古代哲学を母胎としている。
This theory has its basis in ancient philosophy.