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Endometrium MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Endometrium
Tree Number(s)
A05.360.319.679.490
Unique ID
D004717
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004717
Annotation
inflammation = ENDOMETRITIS
Scope Note
The mucous membrane lining of the uterine cavity that is hormonally responsive during the MENSTRUAL CYCLE and PREGNANCY. The endometrium undergoes cyclic changes that characterize MENSTRUATION. After successful FERTILIZATION, it serves to sustain the developing embryo.
Entry Term(s)
Endometria
NLM Classification #
WP 400
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2007/07/11
Endometrium Preferred
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