endometrium
noun
en·do·me·tri·um
ˌen-dō-ˈmē-trē-əm 
plural endometria
ˌen-dō-ˈmē-trē-əm
: the mucous membrane lining the uterus
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During menses, low estrogen and progesterone levels help shed the uterine lining (endometrium).
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Carley Millhone, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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
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Carley Millhone, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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
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“Endometrium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endometrium. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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endometrium
noun
en·do·me·tri·um
ˌen-dō-ˈmē-trē-əm
plural endometria
-trē-ə
: the mucous membrane lining the uterus
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endometrium
noun
en·do·me·tri·um
-ˈmē-trē-əm
plural endometria
-trē-ə
: the mucous membrane lining the uterus that is composed of three layers see stratum basale, stratum compactum, stratum spongiosum
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