endometrial
Inside the womb
Endometrial means relating to the endometrium, the mucous membrane lining the uterus.
The endometrium thickens during the menstrual cycle to prepare for potential pregnancy and sheds during menstruation if no implantation occurs.
Endometrial cancer affects this tissue.
Endometrial biopsy samples it for diagnostic purposes.
Inner womb tissue
- stromaSupportive tissue framework
- epitheliumTissue covering body surfaces
- glandularOf secretion-producing organs
- mucosaMoist organ lining
Monthly uterine bleeding
- proliferativeTending to increase rapidly
- secretoryReleasing substances from cells
- sheddingLosing outer covering
- mensesMonthly uterine bleeding
period · regeneration · thickening · receptivity · cycle · menarche · menopause
Female reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
- hormonalRelating to body's chemical messengers
receptors · ovulation · luteal · follicular · hormone therapy · HRT · progestin · estradiol
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- hysteroscopyInternal uterine visual exam
- sonographyImaging using sound waves
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- histologyStudy of tissue structure
cytology · pathology · curettage · sampling · transvaginal · MRI · dating
Excessive cell multiplication
- polypsFixed aquatic invertebrates
- cancerUncontrolled cell proliferation disease
- carcinomaEpithelial malignant tumor
- atrophyWasting from disuse
abnormal bleeding · fibroids · lesions · malignancy · precancerous · dysplasia
Embedding into tissue
- embryoOrganism before birth
- decidualizationUterine lining cell transformation
- conceptionFormation of an idea
- receptivityWillingness to accept ideas
pregnancy · gestation · fertilization · blastocyst · embryo transfer · IVF · infertility
Removal by cutting, melting
- hysterectomyExcision of the uterus
- curettageSurgical tissue removal procedure
- D&CUterine scraping procedure
- resectionSurgical tissue removal
uterine lining
Inner womb tissue
- stromaSupportive tissue framework
- epitheliumTissue covering body surfaces
- glandularOf secretion-producing organs
menstruation
Monthly uterine bleeding
- proliferativeTending to increase rapidly
- secretoryReleasing substances from cells
- sheddingLosing outer covering
menses · period · regeneration · thickening · receptivity · cycle · menarche · menopause
estrogen
Female reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
hormonal · receptors · ovulation · luteal · follicular · hormone therapy · HRT · progestin · estradiol
biopsy
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- hysteroscopyInternal uterine visual exam
- sonographyImaging using sound waves
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
histology · cytology · pathology · curettage · sampling · transvaginal · MRI · dating
hyperplasia
Excessive cell multiplication
- polypsFixed aquatic invertebrates
- cancerUncontrolled cell proliferation disease
- carcinomaEpithelial malignant tumor
atrophy · abnormal bleeding · fibroids · lesions · malignancy · precancerous · dysplasia
implantation
Embedding into tissue
- embryoOrganism before birth
- decidualizationUterine lining cell transformation
- conceptionFormation of an idea
receptivity · pregnancy · gestation · fertilization · blastocyst · embryo transfer · IVF · infertility
ablation
Removal by cutting, melting
- hysterectomyExcision of the uterus
- curettageSurgical tissue removal procedure
- D&CUterine scraping procedure
resection · IUD · laparoscopy