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n. - (pregnancy) the mucous membrane that lines the uterus.

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  • Cancer of the endometrium is the most common gynaecologic malignancy and accounts for 6% of all cancers in women.
  • The uterus, which is called the endometrium, and usually it is diagnosed following patient reports of abnormal bleeding.
  • When a fertilized ovum reaches the uterus, it becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus, known as endometrium and a pregnancy begins.
  • In addition, it may inhibit implantation (by altering the endometrium).
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