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endometrium

noun

(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…

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Word length
11
Starts with
E
Ends with
M
Contains
ND
Scrabble score
16

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Pronunciation

ˌɛndəˈmiːtɹi.əm

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noun

  1. (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

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