Spiral arteriole

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013589",
  "term": "Spiral arteriole",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A small artery that supplies blood to the functional layer of the endometrium in the uterus. These blood vessels undergo pronounced growth and remodeling during the menstrual cycle under the influence of estrogen and progesterone. During pregnancy, they are remodeled to provide a low-resistance blood supply to the developing placenta.",
  "synonyms": [
    "coiled artery of the uterus",
    "corkscrew-like artery",
    "spiral artery",
    "spiral endometrial artery"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "endometrium",
    "gestation",
    "menstrual cycle"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 808 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/spiral-arteriole/"
}