| endometriosis interna | <gynaecology> 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. (07 Apr 1998) |
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| endometritis | <gynaecology, pathology> Inflammation of the endometrium (lining of the uterus). Often occurs as a postpartum infection. Symptoms include pelvic pain accompanied by a foul smelling vaginal discharge. (07 Apr 1998) |
| endometrium | <anatomy, gynaecology> The tissue lining the uterus, it is sloughed off during the woman's menstrual period, and afterward grows back and slowly gets thicker and thicker until the next period. (07 Apr 1998) |
| endometropic | Denoting an external stimulus capable of producing a response of the uterus, specifically the endometrium. Origin: endo-+ G. Metra, uterus, + trope, a turning (05 Mar 2000) |
| endomitosis | <cell biology> Chromosome replication without mitosis, leading to polyploidy. Many rounds of endomitosis give rise to the giant polytene chromosomes of Dipteran salivary glands, though in this case the daughter chromosomes remain synapsed. (07 Apr 1998) |
| endomixis | <biology> Self-fertilization, the union of an egg and a sperm which are both from the same individual. In certain ciliated protozoans, a process of nuclear division and reorganisation. (07 Apr 1998) |
| endomorph | <chemical> A crystal of one species inclosed within one of another, as one of rutile inclosed in quartz. Origin: Endo- + Gr. Form. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| endomorphic | Relating to, or having the characteristics of, an endomorph. (05 Mar 2000) |
| endomotorsonde | Radiotelemetering capsule for studying the interior of the gastrointestinal tract. Origin: endo-+ L. Motor, mover, + Fr. Sonde, sounding line (05 Mar 2000) |
| Endomyces geotrichum | A species of yeastlike fungus that is the perfect state of Geotrichum candidum and the cause of geotrichosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| endomycetales | An order of mostly saprophytic ascomycetous fungi. (12 Dec 1998) |
| endomyocardial | Relating to the endocardium and the myocardium. (05 Mar 2000) |
| endomyocardial fibrosis | A disease characterised by thickening of the endocardium, and frequently the inner third of the myocardium. The left ventricle is most frequently involved. Cardiomegaly and congestive heart failure may also be present. (12 Dec 1998) |
| endomyocarditis | Inflammation of both endocardium and myocardium. (05 Mar 2000) |
| endomyometritis | Sepsis involving the tissues of the uterus. Origin: endo-+ G. Mys, muscle, + metra, uterus, + -itis, inflammation (05 Mar 2000) |