endometrium Meaning & Definition
/ˌɛndəˈmiːtɹi.əm/
What Does Endometrium Mean?
As a noun, endometrium means The mucous membrane that lines the uterus in mammals and in which fertilized eggs are implanted.
Endometrium at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌɛndəˈmiːtɹi.əm// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | endometria |
Endometrium Definition (Noun)
- The mucous membrane that lines the uterus in mammals and in which fertilized eggs are implanted.
Synonyms of Endometrium
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Endometrium synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Endometrium
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Endometrium in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
endometrium (plural endometria)
Origin of Endometrium
From endo- (“inner”) + Late Latin metrium (“womb”), from Ancient Greek μήτριον (mḗtrion, “of a mother”). Compare μήτρᾱ (mḗtrā, “womb”).
How Do You Say Endometrium?
You say endometrium as //ˌɛndəˈmiːtɹi.əm//. It has 1 syllable.