| Term Name: | endometrium |
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| Synonyms: | tunica mucosa (endometrium), tunica mucosa uteri, uterine endometrium, uterine mucosa, uterine mucous membrane |
| Definition: | the glandular mucous membrane lining of the uterine cavity that is hormonally responsive during the estrous/menstrual cycle and during pregnancy |
| Ontology: | Cell Ontology [UBERON:0001295] |