[usbreply]

Why is it called a "womb" transplant rather than a uterus transplant ?

Womb is such a weird word to use.

[blahedo]

In the US the word "womb" has a vaguely archaic or religious feel, but it seems to be much more current in UK English (and the link here is to the BBC). I've seen "womb" used regularly on UK sites. US-based news feeds (that I've seen) have indeed generally used the term "uterus transplant" about this story.

[threedaymonk]

I can confirm that 'womb' is a perfectly normal word here in the UK. It's no stranger than 'fortnight' or 'autumn'.