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endometrium

Noun

en=do=me=tri=um

WORDNET DICTIONARY

endometrium(n = noun.body) - (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;

is a part of uterus, womb

Derived form adjective endometrial₁

endometrium, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'e`ndon within + mh`tra the womb.].

The membrane lining the inner surface of the uterus, or womb. [1913 Webster]

endometrium, n. Anat. the membrane lining the womb.

Derivative

endometritis n.

Etymology

ENDO- + Gk metra womb

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