Definition of endometrium Endometrium
en•do•me•tri•um
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What does endometrium mean?
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NounPlural: endometriums |
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| 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 | ||
| mucosa, mucous membrane mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior | ||
| uterus, womb a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus | ||
| pregnancy, gestation, maternity the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- endometrium (n.)
The membrane lining the inner surface of the uterus, or womb.
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endometrium
The mucus membrane that lines the uterus in mammals and in which fertilized eggs are implanted.
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- The endometrium is the inner membrane of the uterus in mammals. During pregnancy, the endometrium develops a lot of glands and blood vessels. These all become interconnected and form a placenta when a fertilised ovum attaches itself to the uterus.
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🔤- endometrium, noun, singular of endometriums.
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