|  endometrium 
 
 (pregnancy) the mucous membrane that lines the uterus;
 thickens under hormonal control and (if pregnancy does not occur) is shed in menstruation;
 if pregnancy occurs it is shed along with the placenta at parturition
 • Derivationally related forms:
 endometrial
 • Topics:
 pregnancy, gestation, maternity
 • Hypernyms:
 mucous membrane, mucosa
 • Part Holonyms:
 uterus, womb
 • Substance Meronyms:
 decidua
 
 
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