Glossary E

Endometrium is defined as the inner lining of the uterus.

Endomorph refers to a body type originally described as soft and round, or overweight.

Endomorphy refers to the somatotype category that is rated for roundness/fatness.

Endomysium the inner layer of connective tissue surrounding a muscle fiber.

Endoplasmic reticulum refers to the network of thin tubes within a cell that transports newly synthesized proteins to other locations

Endorphin refers to a neuropeptide produced by the pituitary gland having pain-suppressing activity.

Endoscope is an instrument used in visual inspection of the uterine cavity.

Endosteum refers to the dense, fibrous membrane covering the inside of the cortex of long bones.

Endometrium