denidation

denidation

 [de″nĭ-da´shun]

the degeneration and expulsion, during menstruation, of certain epithelial elements, potentially the nidus of an embryo.

den·i·da·tion

(den'i-dā'shŭn),

Exfoliation of the superficial portion of the mucous membrane of the uterus; stripping off of the menstrual decidua.

[L. de, from, + nidus, nest]

den·i·da·tion

(den'i-dā'shŭn)

Exfoliation of the superficial portion of the mucous membrane of the uterus; stripping off of the menstrual decidua.

[L. de, from, + nidus, nest]