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thus induced, gives to the uterus a softer consistency, and a pale yel- 

 lowish color, characteristic of this period. The altered muscular fibres 

 are gradually absorbed, giving place to others of new formation, which 

 already begin to show themselves before the old ones have disappeared. 

 The process finally results in complete renovation of the muscular sub- 

 stance of the uterus. The organ becomes again reduced in size, com- 

 pact in texture, and of a pale ruddy hue, as in the unimpregnated con- 

 dition. The reconstruction of the uterine tissues is complete, according 

 to Heschl, about the end of the second month after delivery. 



