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Decidua

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Noun

1. decidua

the epithelial tissue of the endometrium

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Decidua

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noun plural -ciduas or -ciduae (-ˈsɪdjʊˌiː)
the specialized mucous membrane that lines the uterus of some mammals during pregnancy: is shed, with the placenta, at parturition

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Decidua

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nounWord forms: plural deˈciduae (diˈsɪdʒui ; dēsijˈo̅oē) or deˈciduas
a mucous membrane lining the uterus during pregnancy, cast off at childbirth

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Decidua

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n. pl. de·cid·u·as or de·cid·u·ae (--ē)
A mucous membrane lining the uterus, modified during pregnancy and shed at parturition or during menstruation.

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