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endometriosis

/ˌɛndoʊˌmiːtɹiˈoʊsəs/

Meanings
noun
A condition characterised by the presence of endometrial tissue elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; an instance of such presence.

Examples :

"My aunt was diagnosed with endometriosis, a condition where endometrial tissue grew outside her uterus. "
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Illustration condition

condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

Illustration lining

lining verb

/ˈlaɪnɪŋ/

To place (objects) into a line (usually used with "up"); to form into a line; to align.

"to line troops"

Illustration where

where noun

/wɛə(ɹ)/ /wɛəɹ/

The place in which something happens.

"A good article will cover the who, the what, the when, the where, the why and the how."

Illustration presence

presence noun

/ˈpɹɛzəns/

The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.

"Any painter can benefit from the presence of a live model from which to draw."

Illustration outside

outside noun

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.

"The outside of the school building was painted a bright yellow. "

Illustration tissue

tissue noun

/ˈtɪsjuː/ /ˈtɪʃu/

Thin, woven, gauze-like fabric.

"The delicate tissue paper wrapped the fragile antique doll. "

Illustration instance

instance noun

/ˈɪnstəns/

Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence.

"My mother's instance that I finish my homework before dinner was quite strong. "

Illustration characterised

characterised verb

/ˈkærəktəraɪzd/ /ˈkærəktəˌraɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The news report characterised the protesters as violent and disruptive, even though most of them were peaceful. "

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elsewhere noun

/ˌɛlsˈʍɛːə/ /ˈɛlsˌʍɛːɹ/

A place other than here.

"My favorite books are kept at the library; I don't have them elsewhere. "

Illustration than

than adverb

/ðæn/ /ðn̩/

At that time; then.

"My sister finished her homework, than she went to play outside. "

Illustration diagnosed

diagnosed verb

/ˈdaɪəɡnoʊzd/ /ˈdaɪəɡnoʊst/

To determine which disease is causing a sick person's signs and symptoms; to find the diagnosis.

"After many tests, the doctor diagnosed her with the flu. "

Illustration uterus

uterus noun

/ˈjuː.təɹ.əs/

The womb, an organ of the female reproductive system in which the young are conceived and develop until birth.

"The doctor explained that the fertilized egg implants in the uterus, where it will grow into a baby. "