MedicalTerminology DB
Diseases & Disorders

endometriosis

Meaning of endometriosis: A benign condition in which tissue that looks like endometrial tissue grows in abnormal places in the abdomen.

Definition of endometriosis

A benign condition in which tissue that looks like endometrial tissue grows in abnormal places in the abdomen.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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