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decidual cells
Tuesday 26 April 2022
Definition : The decidua is the modified mucosal lining of the uterus (that is, modified endometrium) that forms in preparation for pregnancy. It is formed in a process called decidualization under the influence of progesterone. Endometrial cells become highly characteristic : decidual cells.
See also
large round cells
