Anatomy

Metrial Gland

Collection of granular epithelial cells in the uterine muscle beneath the placenta that develop during pregnancy in certain species of animals.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Collection of granular epithelial cells in the uterine muscle beneath the placenta that develop during pregnancy in certain species of animals.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Gland, Metrial
  • Glands, Metrial
  • Metrial Glands

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

female; animal only

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History Note

75

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Previous Indexing

  • Uterus (1966-1974)

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Tree Number

  1. A13.600

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Metrial Gland. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008791. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008791
  2. Metrial Gland. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70070171