Endometrium

The mucous membrane lining of the uterine cavity that is hormonally responsive during the MENSTRUAL CYCLE and PREGNANCY. The endometrium undergoes cyclic changes that characterize MENSTRUATION. After successful FERTILIZATION, it serves to sustain the developing embryo.

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Tree Number(s): A05.360.319.679.490

MeSH Unique ID: D004717

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• Endometria

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Anatomy Category
Urogenital System
Genitalia
Genitalia, Female
Uterus
Endometrium
Decidua
Deciduoma