| deciduata | <zoology> A group of Mammalia in which a decidua is thrown off with, or after, the foetus, as in the human species. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| deciduate | <anatomy> Possessed of, or characterised by, a decidua. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| deciduate placenta | A placenta in which the maternal decidua is cast off with the foetal placenta. (05 Mar 2000) |
| deciduation | Shedding of endometrial tissue during menstruation. Origin: L. Deciduus, falling off (05 Mar 2000) |