stratum functionale


strat·um func·tio·na·'le

the endometrium except for the stratum basale; formerly believed to be lost during menstruation but now considered to be only partially disrupted.

stra·tum func·ti·o·na·le

(strā'tŭm fungk-shē-ō-nā'lē) The endometrium except for the stratum basale; formerly believed to be lost during menstruation but now considered to be only partially disrupted.