stratum spongiosum
noun
stratum spon·gi·o·sum
-ˌspən-jē-ˈō-səm 
plural strata spongiosa
-sə
: the middle layer of the endometrium between the stratum basale and stratum compactum that contains dilated and tortuous portions of the uterine glands
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“Stratum spongiosum.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/stratum%20spongiosum. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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