noun
- Plural of decidua; the modified mucosal lining of the uterus that is shed after childbirth.
Usage: medical/anatomical term; used in obstetrics and gynecology
Examples
- The deciduae are expelled from the uterus during the third stage of labor.
- Examination of the deciduae helps clinicians assess the completeness of placental delivery.
- Retained deciduae can lead to postpartum complications if not properly managed.
- The deciduae consist of the basal, spongy, and compact layers of the endometrium.