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endometrium

tunica mucosa (endometrium)

The glandular mucous membrane lining of the uterine cavity that is hormonally responsive during the estrous/menstrual cycle and during pregnancy.

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Type Gland
Parent Structure reproductive system mucosa
Latin Name tunica mucosa (endometrium)
FMA ID 17742

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the endometrium?

The glandular mucous membrane lining of the uterine cavity that is hormonally responsive during the estrous/menstrual cycle and during pregnancy.

What is the Latin name for the endometrium?

The Latin name for the endometrium is tunica mucosa (endometrium).

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:17742 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001295 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.