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endometrium

Syllabification: (en·do·me·tri·um)
Pronunciation: /ˌendōˈmētrēəm/
Definition of endometrium

noun

Anatomy
  • the mucous membrane lining the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo.

Derivatives

endometrial

Pronunciation: /-trēəl/
adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: modern Latin, from endo- 'within' + Greek mētra 'womb'

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Definition of endometrium in the British & World English dictionary

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