Noun: endometriosis ,en-dow,mee-tree'ow-sis
- The presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea
"She was diagnosed with endometriosis after years of experiencing severe menstrual cramps";
- adenomyosis
Derived forms: endometriosises
Type of: pathology
Encyclopedia: Endometriosis