Engelsk navneord: endometrium | |||
1. | endometrium (i anatomi) (pregnancy) the mucous membrane that lines the uterus; thickens under hormonal control and (if pregnancy does not occur) is shed in menstruation; if pregnancy occurs it is shed along with the placenta at parturition | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | mucosa, mucous membrane | ||
Omfatter disse overordnede termer | uterus, womb | ||
Vedrærer disse specifikke termer | decidua | ||
Overordnet emneområde | gestation, maternity, pregnancy | ||