endometrium
[ en-doh-mee-tree-uh m ]
/ ˌɛn doʊˈmi tri əm /
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noun, plural en·do·me·tri·a [en-doh-mee-tree-uh] /ˌɛn doʊˈmi tri ə/. Anatomy.
the mucous membrane lining the uterus.
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en·do·me·tri·al, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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Examples from the Web for endometrium
Chronic gonorrhea of the endometrium is usually accompanied by tubular infection.
The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation|Austin O'MalleyWhen the endometrium is septic or cancerous both ovaries and tubes should be removed.
The diseased states of the endometrium are many and their exact pathology is still under discussion.
In spite of the most careful attention it is very difficult to remove the endometrium completely.
British Dictionary definitions for endometrium
endometrium
/ (ˌɛndəʊˈmiːtrɪəm) /
noun plural -tria (-trɪə)
the mucous membrane that lines the uterus
Derived Forms
endometrial, adjectiveWord Origin for endometrium
C19: New Latin, from endo- + Greek mētra uterus
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Medicine definitions for endometrium
endometrium
[ ĕn′dō-mē′trē-əm ]
n. pl. en•do•me•tri•a (-trē-ə)
The glandular mucous membrane comprising the inner layer of the uterine wall.
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en′do•me′tri•al adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Science definitions for endometrium
endometrium
[ ĕn′dō-mē′trē-əm ]
Plural endometria
The mucous membrane that lines the uterus. A fertilized egg must embed itself in the endometrium in order to develop into an embryo. See more at menstrual cycle.
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