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Endometriumthe is not a recognized term in standard anatomical nomenclature. It appears to be a misspelling or a coined form of “endometrium.” This article outlines the endometrium, the mucous membrane that lines the inside of the uterus and plays a central role in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.

The endometrium consists of two main layers: the functional layer (lymphed by the functional epithelium and stroma that lines the uterine cavity) and the deeper basalis layer. The functional layer contains glands and a rich vascular network that respond to ovarian hormones. During the menstrual cycle, the endometrium thickens in preparation for potential implantation, and then is shed during menstruation if pregnancy does not occur. The basal layer remains relatively intact to regenerate the next functional layer.

Hormonal control drives the cycle. Estrogen promotes proliferation of the endometrium during the follicular phase, while progesterone from the corpus luteum induces secretory transformation and vascularization in the luteal phase. If pregnancy occurs, implantation prompts further decidualization of the endometrium; if not, hormonal withdrawal leads to shedding.

Clinical significance includes conditions such as endometrial hyperplasia, endometrial cancer, endometritis, and endometriosis (where endometrial-like tissue appears outside the uterus). Diagnostic approaches include transvaginal ultrasound, endometrial biopsy, and hysteroscopy. Understanding endometrial structure and cyclic changes is important in reproductive health, fertility assessment, and gynecologic oncology. If the intended term was different, please provide clarification for a more targeted article.