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Endometrium

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Gynecologic Endocrinology

Abstract

John Wilmot’s statement underscores the importance of the uterus, particularly the endometrium, as a vital tissue in human biology, for not only does mankind develop in this endometrium, but also lives up to 1–2% of the life-span within it.

“On this soft avail all mankind was made” John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester1

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