transcription, транскрипция: [ di-ˈsi-jə-wə, -jü-ə ]
noun
( plural de·cid·u·ae -jə-ˌwē, -jü-ˌē)
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, feminine of deciduus
Date: 1785
1. : the part of the endometrium that in higher placental mammals undergoes special modifications in preparation for and during pregnancy and is cast off at parturition
2. : the part of the endometrium cast off in the process of menstruation
• de·cid·u·al -wəl, -əl adjective