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1. (n.) endometriosis
the presence of uterine lining in other pelvic organs, esp. the ovaries, characterized by cyst formation, adhesions, and menstrual pains.
Etymology: (1920–25)
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| Definition of 'Endometriosis' |
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1. (noun) endometriosis, adenomyosis
the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. Endometriosis
A condition in which functional endometrial tissue is present outside the UTERUS. It is often confined to the PELVIS involving the OVARY, the ligaments, cul-de-sac, and the uterovesical peritoneum.
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