Adenomyosis (also known as Adenomyoses): The extension of endometrial tissue (ENDOMETRIUM) into the MYOMETRIUM. It usually occurs in women in their reproductive years and may result in a diffusely enlarged uterus with ectopic and benign endometrial glands and stroma.

NIH MeSH · D062788Diseases

Adenomyosis

Also known asAdenomyoses

Definition

The extension of endometrial tissue (ENDOMETRIUM) into the MYOMETRIUM. It usually occurs in women in their reproductive years and may result in a diffusely enlarged uterus with ectopic and benign endometrial glands and stroma.

MeSH classification

  • C12.050.351.500.852.113
  • C12.100.250.852.113

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Common questions about Adenomyosis

What does Adenomyosis mean in medicine?
The extension of endometrial tissue (ENDOMETRIUM) into the MYOMETRIUM. It usually occurs in women in their reproductive years and may result in a diffusely enlarged uterus with ectopic and benign endometrial glands and stroma. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Adenomyosis known by any other names?
Yes. Adenomyosis is also referred to as Adenomyoses in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Adenomyosis sit in the medical classification?
Adenomyosis falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C12.050.351.500.852.113, C12.100.250.852.113). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D062788) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗