uterine cycle

noun

The cycle of the thickening of the uterine lining in anticipation of an embryo implantation.

Meanings

nounuterine cycle (plural uterine cycles)

plural uterine cycles

  1. medicineThe cycle of the thickening of the uterine lining in anticipation of an embryo implantation.
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