Uterine tissue refers to the specific type of tissue found in the uterus, which is a part of a woman's reproductive system. It lines the inside of the uterus and plays an important role in menstruation and pregnancy. Full definition
The disorder is marked by uterine tissue growing outside the uterus, typically in the pelvic area. (health.com)
The goal of surgery is typically to remove rogue uterine tissue that's triggering symptoms like pelvic pain, he explains. (health.com)
Using gene sequencing tools, scientists from Johns Hopkins Medicine and the University of British Columbia have found a set of genetic mutations in samples from 24 women with benign endometriosis, a painful disorder marked by the growth of uterine tissue outside of the womb. (sciencedaily.com)