HyperDic: endometrium

English > 1 sense of the word endometrium:
NOUNbodyendometrium(pregnancy) the mucous membrane that lines the uterus
English > endometrium: 1 sense > noun 1, body
Meaning(pregnancy) the mucous membrane that lines the uterus; thickens under hormonal control and (if pregnancy does not occur) is shed in menstruation; if pregnancy occurs it is shed along with the placenta at parturition.
Categorypregnancy, gestation, maternityThe state of being pregnant
Part ofuterus, wombA hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females
Broadermucous membrane, mucosamucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior
SubstancesdeciduaThe epithelial tissue of the endometrium
Spanishendometrio
Catalanendometri
Adjectivesendometrialof or relating to the endometrium

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