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They also found that fetal stromal and maternal decidual cells were particularly active in generating inflammatory signaling.

From Science Daily • Jan. 10, 2024

During prenatal weeks 4–12, the developing placenta gradually takes over the role of feeding the embryo, and the decidual cells are no longer needed.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Progesterone secreted by the corpus luteum stimulates the production of decidual cells of the endometrium that nourish the blastocyst before placentation.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

It is a malignant disease presenting microscopic characters resembling decidual tissue.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various

It shows the position of an ovule which has just been discharged lying in the opening of the right tube, and that of another ovary fecundated and surrounded by the decidual membrane.

From The Sexual Question A Scientific, psychological, hygienic and sociological study by Forel, Auguste