decidua
(noun) the epithelial tissue of the endometrium
Source: WordNet® 3.1
decidua (plural deciduas or deciduae)
(anatomy) A mucous membrane that lines the uterus and is shed during menstruation and modified during pregnancy
Source: Wiktionary
De*cid"u*a, n. Etym: [NL., fr. L. deciduus. See Deciduous.] (Anat.)
Definition: The inner layer of the wall of the uterus, which envelops the embryo, forms a part of the placenta, and is discharged with it.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 March 2025
(noun) a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
