Adenomyosis
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noun.
A form of endometriosis characterized by the invasive, usually benign growth of tissue into smooth muscle such as the uterus.
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noun.
A condition characterized by the presence of
endometrial
tissue in the
myometrium
, sometimes considered as a form of
endometriosis
.
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noun.
the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea
Word Usage
"Heavy and sometimes painful menstrual periods in women in our forties may be associated with a condition known as adenomyosis."
Hypernym
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pathology