endometrium

n. the layer of cells lining the uterus. It varies in thickness during the menstrual cycle, reaching a peak of cellular proliferation approximately 1 week after ovulation, in preparation for implantation of a fertilized ovum, and sloughing off as menstrual flow 2 weeks after ovulation if the ovum is not fertilized. —endometrial adj.

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November 18th 2024

broadband

n. any of a number of transmission media with very high bit-rate capacity, including fiber optics, cable modems, and wireless networks, that enable the transmission of multiple signals to computers at rates of tens of millions of bits per second.