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    GlossaryEndometrium

    inner lining of uterus that thickens and sheds monthly

    The endometrium is the inner lining of the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for a potential pregnancy. If fertilization does not occur, this lining is shed during menstruation. This tissue is crucial for reproductive health and is involved in conditions such as endometriosis and endometrial cancer.

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