decidua

[ dih-sij-oo-uh ]
/ dɪˈsɪdʒ u ə /

noun, plural de·cid·u·as, de·cid·u·ae [dih-sij-oo-ee] /dɪˈsɪdʒ uˌi/. Embryology.

the endometrium of a pregnant uterus that in many of the higher mammals is cast off at parturition.

Origin of decidua

1775–85; < New Latin, noun use of feminine of Latin dēciduus falling; see deciduous

OTHER WORDS FROM decidua

de·cid·u·al, adjective

Words nearby decidua

decidable, decide, decided, decider, deciding, decidua, decidua basalis, decidua capsularis, decidua menstrualis, decidua parietalis, decidua polyposa

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British Dictionary definitions for decidua

decidua
/ (dɪˈsɪdjʊə) /

noun plural -ciduas or -ciduae (-ˈsɪdjʊˌiː)

the specialized mucous membrane that lines the uterus of some mammals during pregnancy: is shed, with the placenta, at parturition

Derived forms of decidua

decidual or deciduate, adjective

Word Origin for decidua

C18: from New Latin, from Latin dēciduus falling down; see deciduous

Medical definitions for decidua

decidua
[ dĭ-sĭj′ōō-ə ]

n. pl. de•cid•u•as

A mucous membrane lining the uterus, modified during pregnancy and shed at parturition or during menstruation. deciduous membrane

Other words from decidua

de•cid′u•al adj.