endometrium (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def (pregnancy) the mucous membrane that lines the uterus
def thickens under hormonal control and (if pregnancy does not occur) is shed in menstruation
def if pregnancy occurs it is shed along with the placenta at parturition
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Hypernym mucous membrane, mucosa
Part holonym uterus, womb
Domain of synset - TOPIC pregnancy, gestation, maternity
Derivationally related form endometrium → endometrial
Substance meronym decidua
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Derivationally related form endometrial → endometrium
Pertainym (pertains to noun) endometrial → endometrium
Hyponym mucous membrane, mucosa
Part meronym uterus, womb
Substance holonym decidua
Member of this domain - TOPIC pregnancy, gestation, maternity

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