Current concepts on pathology, histogenesis and etiology of endometriosis.
1984
W P Dmowski, and
E Radwanska
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D010060
Ovulation
The discharge of an OVUM from a rupturing follicle in the OVARY.
Ovulations
D004715
Endometriosis
A condition in which functional endometrial tissue is present outside the UTERUS. It is often confined to the PELVIS involving the OVARY, the ligaments, cul-de-sac, and the uterovesical peritoneum.
Endometrioma,Endometriomas,Endometrioses
D005260
Female
Females
D006080
Ovarian Follicle
An OOCYTE-containing structure in the cortex of the OVARY. The oocyte is enclosed by a layer of GRANULOSA CELLS providing a nourishing microenvironment (FOLLICULAR FLUID). The number and size of follicles vary depending on the age and reproductive state of the female. The growing follicles are divided into five stages: primary, secondary, tertiary, Graafian, and atretic. Follicular growth and steroidogenesis depend on the presence of GONADOTROPINS.