Preferred Name |
myometrium |
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Synonyms |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0001296 |
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contributes to morphology of | ||
depiction |
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/66/Illu_cervix.jpg |
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label |
myometrium |
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part_of | ||
prefixIRI |
UBERON:0001296 |
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prefLabel |
myometrium |
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surrounded by | ||
surrounds | ||
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UBPROP_0000007 |
myometrial |
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UBPROP_0000009 |
The myometrium stretches (the smooth muscle cells expand in both size and number) during pregnancy to allow for the harboring of the pregnancy, and contracts in a coordinated fashion during the process of labor. After delivery the myometrium contracts to expel the placenta and reduce blood loss. |
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subClassOf |
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