Adenomyosis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Adenomyosis is a noun meaning (pathology) A medical condition characterized by the presence of ectopic glandular tissue in the surrounding muscles, often and especially of the endometrial tissue of the uterus in the myometrium (endometriosis).
Meaning
(pathology) A medical condition characterized by the presence of ectopic glandular tissue in the surrounding muscles, often and especially of the endometrial tissue of the uterus in the myometrium (endometriosis).
Example Sentences
The consultant suspected adenomyosis after a scan, and advised Sarah to undergo a hysterectomy, which she did a few weeks later. “They said it was the only solution, but they could only confirm I had adenomyosis after I’d had the surgery.”
Synonyms for adenomyosis
Depending on context, synonyms include adeno, endometriosis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include endometriosis, adenomyomatosis, adeno, adenomucinosis, endometrosis, adenomyosarcoma.
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