Light micrograph of a human pregnant uterus showing the decidua, a modification of endometrium during gestation. Two layers can be seen, a compact outer layer (stratum compactum) and a stratum spongiosum with dilated uterine glands. At bottom, the fascicles of smooth muscle fibres of the myometrium can be seen.

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