Meaning of adenomyosis in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌad(ə)nəʊmʌɪˈəʊsɪs/

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  1. Noun

    adenomyosis

    Etymology

    early 20th century; earliest use found in Progressive Medicine. From scientific Latin adenomyosis (in adenomyosis uteri; from adeno- + myo- + -osis + classical Latin uterī, genitive singular of uterus)

    Definitions

    1. the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus

    Examples

    • « causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea »

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