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Endometrial ablation — is a medical procedure that is used to remove (ablate) or destroy the endometrial lining of a woman s uterus. This technique is most often employed for women who suffer from excessive or prolonged bleeding during their menstrual cycle but can not … Wikipedia
Ablation — Removal or excision. Ablation is usually carried out surgically. For example, surgical removal of the thyroid gland (a total thyroidectomy) is ablation of the thyroid. The word ablation comes from the Latin ablatum meaning to carry away.… … Medical dictionary
endometrial ablation — the removal of the entire endometrium by means of an ablative technique under hysteroscopic control, usually performed as a day case or in a specialized out patient clinic. It is an alternative to the more traditional hysterectomies that were… … The new mediacal dictionary
Endometrial ablation — Removal of the lining of the womb. Removing the uterine lining decreases menstrual flow or stops it completely. The endometrium is the inner layer of the uterus (womb), the uterine lining which is normally shed monthly in response to the hormonal … Medical dictionary
ablation — n. the removal or destruction of tissue, a part of the body, or an abnormal growth. For example, ablation therapy is an alternative to surgery for the treatment of breast cancer; it allows accurate targeting of tumours guided by MR scanning. See… … The new mediacal dictionary
Endometrial hyperplasia — A condition characterized by overgrowth of the lining of the uterus. Hyperplasia means overgrowth. The endometrium is the inner layer of the uterus. * * * an increase in the thickness of the cells of the endometrium, usually due to prolonged… … Medical dictionary
endometrial hyperplasia — an increase in the thickness of the cells of the endometrium, usually due to prolonged exposure to unopposed oestrogen, which can be endogenous, as in anovular menstrual cycles; or exogenous, deriving, for example, from hormone replacement… … The new mediacal dictionary
microwave endometrial ablation — see endometrial ablation … The new mediacal dictionary
Uterine fibroid — Uterine fibroids Classification and external resources Uterine Fibroids ICD 10 D25 … Wikipedia
Hysterectomy — Intervention ICD 9 CM 68.9 MeSH D007044 A hysterectomy (from Greek ὑστέρα hys … Wikipedia
