endometriosis
nounHow to pronounce endometriosis:
Definition of endometriosis:
- endometriosis (noun):
- the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea.
- the presence and growth of functioning endometrial tissue in places other than the uterus that often results in severe pain and infertility
Other 6-syllable words like endometriosis
Here are some other common words that have 6 syllables, like endometriosis does.
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- fundamentalism
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- hendecasyllable
- hepatomegaly
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