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1. (n.) endometrium
the membrane lining the uterus.
Etymology: (1880–85; endo - + NL -metrium < Gk mētr(ā) womb + NL -ium-ium2)
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1. (noun) endometrium
(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
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1. (noun) endometrium
the membrane lining the inner surface of the uterus, or womb
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1. endometrium
The mucous membrane lining of the uterine cavity that is hormonally responsive during the MENSTRUAL CYCLE and PREGNANCY. The endometrium undergoes cyclic changes that characterize MENSTRUATION. After successful FERTILIZATION, it serves to sustain the developing embryo.
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