endometrium

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/ˌɛndəˈmiːtɹi.əm/ English

Definitions

noun

The mucous membrane that lines the uterus in mammals and in which fertilized eggs are implanted.

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Synonyms

epithelium intercourse uterine lining uterine mucosa decidua endomyometrium mesometrium perimetrium endocervix womb uterus implantation amnion epichorion endosalpinx peritoneum

Associated

blastocyst atrophic fallopian chorion menstruation apposition progesterone uterine cervix

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