Endometrial Cancer Glossary
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Endometrial biopsy – The removal of tissue from the endometrium (inner lining of the uterus) by inserting a thin, flexible tube through the cervix and into the uterus. The tube is used to gently scrape a small amount of tissue from the endometrium and then remove the tissue samples. A pathologist views the tissue under a microscope to look for cancer cells.4
Endometrium – The inner lining of the uterus – a hollow, muscular organ in the female pelvis.4
Estrogen – A hormone made by the body. It helps the body develop and maintain female sex characteristics. Estrogen can affect the growth of some cancers, including endometrial cancer.6