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Definition of Uterine lining

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Uterine lining: The inner layer of the uterus (womb); the cells that line the womb; anatomically termed the endometrium.

This tissue is normally shed monthly in response to the hormonal changes of the menstrual period.