stratum compactum


strat·um com·pac·'tum

the superficial layer of decidual tissue in the pregnant uterus, in which the interglandular tissue preponderates. Synonym(s): compacta

stra·tum com·pac·tum

(strā'tŭm kŏm-pak'tŭm) The superficial layer of decidual tissue in the pregnant uterus, in which the interglandular tissue preponderates.

stratum compactum

The superficial or outermost layer of the endometrium.See also: stratum