endometriosis

[ en-doh-mee-tree-oh-sis ]
/ ˌɛn doʊˌmi triˈoʊ sɪs /

noun Pathology.

the presence of uterine lining in other pelvic organs, especially the ovaries, characterized by cyst formation, adhesions, and menstrual pains.

Origin of endometriosis

From New Latin, dating back to 1920–25; see origin at endometrium, -osis

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British Dictionary definitions for endometriosis

endometriosis
/ (ˌɛndəʊˌmiːtrɪˈəʊsɪs) /

noun

pathol the presence of endometrium in areas other than the lining of the uterus, as on the ovaries, resulting in premenstrual pain

Medical definitions for endometriosis

endometriosis
[ ĕn′dō-mē′trē-ōsĭs ]

n.

A condition, usually resulting in pain and dysmenorrhea, characterized by the abnormal presence of functional endometrial tissue outside the uterus, frequently as cysts containing altered blood.

Scientific definitions for endometriosis

endometriosis
[ ĕn′dō-mē′trē-ōsĭs ]

A gynecologic disorder characterized by the abnormal presence of functional endometrial tissue outside the uterus, often resulting in pelvic pain and dysmenorrhea.