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Endometrium
The lining of the uterus. The thickness and structure of the lining vary with each phase of menstruation. This is a key structure in the normal development of pregnancy. It is the optimal site for blastocyst implantation and embryo/fetal/placental development.
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Date Last Modified: 08/26/2003 13:47