endometriosis

American

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

noun

Pathology.

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.

endometriosis British

/ ˌɛndəʊˌmiːtrɪˈəʊsɪs /

noun

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 /

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

Etymology

Origin of endometriosis

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

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It found 39% of respondents had to visit their GP 10 or more times before endometriosis was suspected, while 46% of respondents who attended hospital were sent home without treatment.

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But instead he made another brave call, explaining that he would miss the match so he and his wife Ethel, who has endometriosis, could attend time-sensitive fertility treatment.

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But last month the Londoner won a significant employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers are allowed to treat employees with endometriosis.

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A woman waiting for endometriosis treatment has said the pain she experiences is like having barbed wire in her body.

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The circle supports women and girls with endometriosis, PCOS, or "any other hormonal and reproductive health conditions," she said.

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