Uterus

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012479",
  "term": "Uterus",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A hollow, muscular organ in female mammals that is part of the reproductive system. It serves as the site for the implantation of a fertilized ovum and the subsequent development of the fetus during gestation. The uterus undergoes cyclical changes in its lining, the endometrium, in response to hormonal fluctuations.",
  "synonyms": [
    "womb"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "fertilization",
    "fetus",
    "implantation",
    "ovum"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 818 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/uterus/"
}