Asherman's syndrome

proper noun

A condition characterized by adhesions and/or fibrosis of the endometrium, most often associated with dilation and curettage of the intrauterine cavity.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. A condition characterized by adhesions and/or fibrosis of the endometrium, most often associated with dilation and curettage of the intrauterine cavity.

    Synonyms: Fritsch syndrome

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounA condition characterized by adhesions and/or fibrosis of the endometrium, most often associated with dilation and curettage of the intrauterine cavity.

Origin

Described by Israeli gynecologist Joseph Asherman in 1948.

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Translations

Portuguese síndrome de Asherman
  • síndrome de Ashermana condition characterized by adhesions and/or fibrosis of the endometrium
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