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endometrial and uterine cancers  

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  • The uterus consists of smooth muscle (the myometrium) overlaid by an endothelial gland-studded mucosal stroma that makes up the endometrial lining of the uterine cavity. The endometrial lining undergoes cyclic response to hormonal stimulation during monthly menstrual cycles and throughout pregnancy. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Endometrial and Uterine Cancers]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/endometrial_and_uterine_cancers

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