Endometrium

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003899",
  "term": "Endometrium",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The mucous membrane lining the inner wall of the uterus, which undergoes cyclical changes in response to hormonal fluctuations. This tissue provides the site for implantation of a fertilized egg and is shed during menstruation if pregnancy does not occur. Its thickness and structure are regulated by estrogen and progesterone.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "menstruation",
    "uterus"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 749 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/endometrium/"
}