noun
- Plural of decidua; the modified lining of the uterus that is shed after childbirth.
Usage: Medical/anatomical term; Used in obstetrics and gynecology
Examples
- The deciduas are expelled from the uterus during the postpartum period.
- Doctors examine the deciduas to ensure complete delivery of the placental tissue.
- Retained deciduas can lead to complications after delivery.
- The deciduas consist of the endometrium and other uterine tissue.