Pathology · Reproductive System · Hard
Adenomyosis
Meaning: Condition in which endometrial tissue grows into the muscular wall of the uterus.
In practice: Typically causes a bulky, tender uterus with heavy and painful periods in women in their forties.
Word parts
- adeno- means gland
- -osis means an abnormal condition or process
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