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endometriosis
(endo|met¦ri|osis)
Pronunciation:
/ˌɛndə(ʊ)miːtrɪˈəʊsɪs/
noun
[
mass noun
]
Medicine
a condition resulting from the appearance of endometrial tissue outside the womb and causing pelvic pain, especially associated with menstruation.
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