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Meaning of myometrium
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myometrium (n)
the smooth muscle forming the wall of the uterus
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the smooth muscle forming the wall of the uterus
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The myometrium, the muscle layer of the uterus, contracts during childbirth to expel the baby.
Abnormal thickening of the myometrium can indicate uterine fibroids.
The rhythmic contractions of the myometrium are controlled by hormones during menstruation and pregnancy.
In an episiotomy, an incision is made in the perineal muscles and skin to enlarge the vaginal opening, but does not extend into the myometrium.
