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uterine spiral artery

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UBERON:0015171
Synonyms
  • endometrial spiral arteriole
  • endometrial spiral artery
  • spiral arteries
  • spiral artery
Definition
A corkscrew-like artery in premenstrual or progestational endometrium; uterine spiral arteries play a vital role in supplying nutrients to the placenta and fetus, and are thus remodeled into highly dilated inelastic vessels by the action of invading trophoblast (physiological change) anna
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