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decidua

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsɪdjʊə/
Definition of decidua

noun

[mass noun] Physiology
  • the thick layer of modified mucous membrane which lines the uterus during pregnancy and is shed with the afterbirth.

Derivatives

decidual

adjective

Origin:

late 18th century: from modern Latin decidua (membrana), literally 'falling off (membrane)'

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