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Definition of Adenomyosis

1. Noun. The presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea.

Definition of Adenomyosis

1. Noun. (medicine) A condition characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue in the myometrium, sometimes considered as a form of endometriosis. ¹

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Medical Definition of Adenomyosis

1. A condition where there is abnormal thickening of the endometrial lining of the uterus, extending into the fibrous and muscular layers. This condition occurs most commonly in women above 30 who have had children. Symptoms include prolonged or heavy menstrual bleeding and painful menses with cramping. Treatment generally includes pain medications and a hysterectomy in select (more severe) cases. Birth control pills may aggravate symptoms. (27 Sep 1997)

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Literary usage of Adenomyosis

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1. Mammalian Models for Research on Aging by Bennett J. Cohen, Institute Of Laboratory Animal Resources, National Research Council Staff (1981)
"tissue has been observed in the rhesus macaque and baboon, and adenomyosis has been reported in the pig-tailed macaque. Ovarian changes associated with the ..."

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