endometriosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A generally painful condition characterised by the presence of endometrial-like tissue in places other than the lining of the uterus; an instance of such tissue being present.

/ˌɛndoʊˌmiːtɹiˈoʊsɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-endometriosis.wav /ˌɛndoʊˌmiːtɹiˈoʊsəs/

endometriosis endometrioses

From endometrium + -osis.

endometrium endometritis metrorrhagia ectopia endometrial cavity müllerianosis

endometriotic

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