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- [dih-sij-oo-uh]
- /dɪˈsɪdʒ u ə/
- /dɪsˈɪdjuːə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-sij-oo-uh]
- /dɪˈsɪdʒ u ə/
Definitions of decidua word
- noun decidua the specialized mucous membrane that lines the uterus of some mammals during pregnancy: is shed, with the placenta, at parturition 3
- noun decidua a mucous membrane lining the uterus during pregnancy, cast off at childbirth 3
- noun plural decidua the endometrium of a pregnant uterus that in many of the higher mammals is cast off at parturition. 1
- noun decidua The thick layer of modified mucous membrane that lines the uterus during pregnancy and is shed with the afterbirth. 1
- noun decidua (anatomy) A mucous membrane that lines the uterus and is shed during menstruation and modified during pregnancy. 0
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Origin of decidua
First appearance:
before 1775 One of the 45% newest English words
1775-85; < New Latin, noun use of feminine of Latin dēciduus falling; see deciduous
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Parts of speech for Decidua
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decidua popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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