endometriosis

Definition

A chronic medical condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain and other symptoms.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'endon' (within) and 'metra' (womb), combined with the suffix '-osis' indicating a diseased or abnormal condition. It entered medical terminology in the early 20th century to describe the misplaced growth of uterine-like tissue.

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