ScienceAugust 6, 2026

endometrium

en-doh-MEE-tree-um

Definition

The mucous membrane lining the uterus, which thickens and becomes receptive to a fertilized egg during the reproductive cycle.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'endon' (within) and 'metra' (womb), this term was adopted into medical English in the late 19th century to identify the specific inner lining of the uterus.

In the news

The article highlights how the health and receptivity of the endometrium, often overlooked in favor of egg quality, play a crucial role in fertility after age 35.

Fertility after 35 may also depend on womb bacteria

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Earth.com

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