mucosa of uterus
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    tunica mucosa tubae uterinae — [TA] that lining the uterine tube, arranged in longitudinal rugae or folds, and continuous with the mucosa of the uterus. Called also endosalpinx … Medical dictionary
mucous membrane of uterus — tunica mucosa uteri … Medical dictionary
tunica mucosa uteri — [TA] that lining the uterus, whose thickness and structure vary with the phase of the menstrual cycle. It is divided into two layers, the stratum basale and stratum functionale. Called also endometrium [TA alternative] … Medical dictionary
cervical glands of the uterus — noun mucus secreting glands in the mucosa of the uterine cervix • Syn: ↑cervical glands, ↑glandulae cervicales uteri • Hypernyms: ↑exocrine gland, ↑exocrine, ↑duct gland … Useful english dictionary
os — 1. [NA] The mouth. 2. Term applied sometimes to an opening into a hollow organ or canal, especially one with thick or fleshy edges. SEE ALSO: mouth (2), ostium, orifice, opening. [L. mouth] … Medical dictionary
endocrine system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction group of ductless glands (gland) that regulate body processes by secreting chemical substances called hormones (hormone). Hormones act on nearby tissues or are carried in the bloodstream to act on specific target organs… … Universalium
Fertiloscope — The Fertiloscope is a type of laparoscope, modified to make it suitable for trans vaginal application, which is used in the diagnosis and treatment of female infertility.This relatively new surgical technique is used for the early diagnosis and… … Wikipedia
pregnancy — /preg neuhn see/, n., pl. pregnancies. the state, condition, or quality of being pregnant. [1520 30; PREGN(ANT) + ANCY] * * * Process of human gestation that takes place in the female s body as a fetus develops, from fertilization to birth (see… … Universalium
Placenta — A temporary organ joining the mother and fetus, the placenta transfers oxygen and nutrients from the mother to the fetus, and permits the release of carbon dioxide and waste products from the fetus. It is roughly disk shaped, and at full term… … Medical dictionary
surface — The outer part of any solid. SYN: face (2) [TA], facies (2) [TA]. [F. fr. L. superficius, see superficial] acromial articular s. of clavicle SYN: acromial facet of clavicle. anterior s. [TA] the s. of a … Medical dictionary
