endometrium Synonyms
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endometrium Meaning
endometrium (n)
(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
endometrium (n.)
The membrane lining the inner surface of the uterus, or womb.
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(pregnancy) the mucous membrane that lines the uterus; thickens under hormonal control and (if pregnancy does not occur) is shed in menstruation; if pregnancy o
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The endometrium, the lining of the uterus, is shed during menstruation.
The endometrium thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for implantation of a fertilized egg.
Endometrial cells, which are derived from the basal layer of the endometrium, play a crucial role in the process of implantation.
The endometrium contains specialized glands that secrete nourishing substances for the developing embryo.
