Meaning & use
Decidual
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Relating to the decidua, the specialized lining of the uterus that forms during pregnancy and is shed after childbirth.
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The pathologist examined the tissue sample for decidual changes consistent with early pregnancy.
Abnormal decidual growth can sometimes be mistaken for other uterine conditions on an ultrasound.
A note on using this word
A specialized medical term derived from 'decidua,' itself from the Latin for 'falling off,' since this tissue is shed after birth.
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