endometrium | ||
1. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology,obstetrics) 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 | |
Related terms: | mucous_membrane uterus decidua pregnancy | |
Similar spelling: |
endoneurium endometrial endometritis endometriosis entombment endowment endomorph |