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单词 endometrium
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Definition of endometrium in English:

endometrium

nounˌɛndə(ʊ)ˈmiːtrɪəmˌɛndoʊˈmitriəm
Anatomy
  • The mucous membrane lining the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It is vital to get your periods at regular intervals, otherwise it can result in a thickened endometrium.
    • A third is that successful implantation of the embryo requires the endometrium to be in a particular form that is present only at the beginning of the cycle.
    • So the uterus prepares itself for an embryo, with an endometrium about 5 mm thick and well supplied with blood.
    • The lining of the uterus, the endometrium, is shed each month as part of your period.
    • Just like the normal endometrium, endometrial cells need the hormone oestrogen to survive and grow.

Derivatives

  • endometrial

  • adjectiveɛndə(ʊ)ˈmiːtrɪəl
    Anatomy
    • For instance, women with this are also at risk of endometrial and ovarian cancers.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • It is defined as the removal or destruction of the endometrial lining of the uterus.
      • Heat is used to remove the endometrial lining of the uterus, which is the main source of excessive menstrual bleeding.
      • Just like the normal endometrium, endometrial cells need the hormone oestrogen to survive and grow.
      • Difficulty getting pregnant is a common problem for women with endometriosis, especially if the endometrial tissue is near the fallopian tubes.

Origin

Late 19th century: modern Latin, from endo- 'within' + Greek mētra 'womb'.

 
 

Definition of endometrium in US English:

endometrium

nounˌendōˈmētrēəmˌɛndoʊˈmitriəm
Anatomy
  • The mucous membrane lining the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The lining of the uterus, the endometrium, is shed each month as part of your period.
    • So the uterus prepares itself for an embryo, with an endometrium about 5 mm thick and well supplied with blood.
    • It is vital to get your periods at regular intervals, otherwise it can result in a thickened endometrium.
    • Just like the normal endometrium, endometrial cells need the hormone oestrogen to survive and grow.
    • A third is that successful implantation of the embryo requires the endometrium to be in a particular form that is present only at the beginning of the cycle.

Origin

Late 19th century: modern Latin, from endo- ‘within’ + Greek mētra ‘womb’.

 
 
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