endometrium
/ˌɛndə(ʊ)ˈmiːtrɪəm
/noun Anatomy
The mucous membrane lining the womb, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo.So the uterus prepares itself for an embryo, with an endometrium about 5 mm thick and well supplied with blood....
- Just like the normal endometrium, endometrial cells need the hormone oestrogen to survive and grow.
- It is vital to get your periods at regular intervals, otherwise it can result in a thickened endometrium.
Derivatives
endometrial
- Heat is used to remove the endometrial lining of the uterus, which is the main source of excessive menstrual bleeding.
- For instance, women with this are also at risk of endometrial and ovarian cancers.
- It is defined as the removal or destruction of the endometrial lining of the uterus.
Origin
Late 19th century: modern Latin, from endo- 'within' + Greek mētra 'womb'.