endometrium

noun

en·​do·​me·​tri·​um ˌen-dō-ˈmē-trē-əm How to pronounce endometrium (audio)
plural endometria ˌen-dō-ˈmē-trē-əm How to pronounce endometrium (audio)
: the mucous membrane lining the uterus
endometrial adjective

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Without hormonal regulation, your endometrium may shed in an erratic, unpatterned way. Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024 Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining (endometrium) develops outside the uterus. Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024 The lining of the uterus (endometrium) and the corpus luteum will dissipate, and your body will prepare for menstruation.3 Hormonal Fluctuations and Your Menstrual Cycle Some people have very regular periods, but others don't. Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2024 Endometrial cancer occurs in the uterine lining, also called the endometrium, which is shed monthly during menstruation. Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for endometrium 

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from end- + Greek mētra uterus, from mētr-, mētēr mother — more at mother

First Known Use

circa 1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of endometrium was circa 1882

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“Endometrium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endometrium. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

endometrium

noun
en·​do·​me·​tri·​um ˌen-dō-ˈmē-trē-əm How to pronounce endometrium (audio)
plural endometria -trē-ə How to pronounce endometrium (audio)
: the mucous membrane lining the uterus

Medical Definition

endometrium

noun
en·​do·​me·​tri·​um -ˈmē-trē-əm How to pronounce endometrium (audio)
plural endometria -trē-ə How to pronounce endometrium (audio)
: the mucous membrane lining the uterus that is composed of three layers see stratum basale, stratum compactum, stratum spongiosum

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