Definitions for endometriosis

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endometriosis en·do·me·tri·o·sis

Spelling: [en-doh-mee-tree-oh-sis]

IPA: /ˌɛn doʊˌmi triˈoʊ sɪs/

Endometriosis is a 13 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 1622 anagrams from letters in endometriosis (deeiimnoorsst).

Definitions for endometriosis

noun

1. the presence of uterine lining in other pelvic organs, especially the ovaries, characterized by cyst formation, adhesions, and menstrual pains.

Origin of endometriosis

From New Latin, dating back to 1920-25; See origin at endometrium, -osis

Examples for endometriosis

Stacey Missmer, et al. “A Prospective Study of Dietary Fat Consumption and endometriosis Risk.”

It can be due to any number of treatable causes, like endometriosis.