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decidua capsularis

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Main Entry: decidua cap·su·lar·is
Pronunciation: -"kap-s&-'lar-&s
Function: noun
: the part of the decidua in the pregnant humanfemale that envelops the embryo
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decidua capsularis decidua cap·su·lar·is (kāp'sə-lâr'ĭs, -sy&oobreve;-)
n.
The layer of endometrium overlying the implanted chorionic vesicle that progressively diminishes as the chorionic vesicle enlarges. Also called decidua reflexa, membrana adventitia.

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