English noun: endometrium | |||
1. | endometrium (body) (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 | ||
Broader (hypernym) | mucosa, mucous membrane | ||
Part meronym | uterus, womb | ||
Substance holonym | decidua | ||
Domain category | gestation, maternity, pregnancy | ||