endometriosis

American  

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

noun

Pathology.

1. the presence of tissue similar to the uterine lining outside of the uterus, especially in other pelvic organs such as the ovaries: characterized by cyst formation, adhesions, and pain.

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endometriosis British  

/ ˌɛndəʊˌmiːtrɪˈəʊsɪs /

noun

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

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endometriosis Scientific  

/ ĕn′dō-mē′trē-ō′sĭs /

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

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Etymology

Origin of endometriosis

First recorded in 1920–25; from New Latin; endometri(um) ( def. ) + -osis ( def. )

Example Sentences

A council has unanimously voted to become the first endometriosis friendly local authority in the north of England.

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"I genuinely don't think I could be with someone who didn't want to understand the endometriosis, because ultimately, I will live with it forever. It's chronic," she added.

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In 2019, she wrote the book Period: It's About Bloody Time, chronicling her experience of endometriosis.

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Elen began suspecting she had endometriosis after watching other people talk about it on TikTok, yet the full extent of her complex condition came to light in a "terrifying" way.

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The charity said it would welcome the opportunity to work with the government on identifying and closing data gaps in endometriosis care.

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