1. relating to or denoting a type of tissue or structure that is shed or cast off at a particular time or stage
Usage: primarily used in medical and biological contexts
2. of or relating to the decidua, the modified lining of the uterus during pregnancy that is shed after childbirth
Usage: medical term

Examples

• The decidual tissue lines the uterus during pregnancy.
• Decidual cells undergo significant changes to support the developing embryo.
• After delivery, the decidual layer is expelled from the body.
• The decidual reaction prepares the uterine lining for implantation.
• Doctors monitor decidual development during prenatal checkups.