Associations to the word «Endometrium»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

ENDOMETRIUM, noun. (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.

Wise words

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