Endometrium
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Endometrium Definition
The endometrium, or tunica mucosa, is the mucous membrane comprising the inner layer of the uterine wall; it consists of a simple columnar epithelium and a lamina propria that contains simple tubular uterine glands. The structure, thickness, and state of the endometrium undergo marked change with the menstrual cycle.
Endometrium Synonyms
Endometrium, endometrium
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