Definitions

Lesions, adhesions, cysts and endometrioma are words that are often used in discussions involving Endometriosis. The following definitions will help clear up any confusion.

Lesions:

Officially, a lesion is an injury or an illness. When physicians are talking about Endometriosis and use the word "lesion", just remember it is another word for Endometriosis.

Adhesions:

Endometriosis (tissue) can bleed. The scar tissue that forms as a result is an adhesion. The word "adhesion" is related to the word "adhesive", meaning to stick. Adhesions have the tendency to make organs stick together.

Cysts:

The enclosed space within a tissue that is usually filled with some fluid or material.

Endometrioma:

A cystic mass growing discreetly behind a walled-off area of Endometriosis and adhesions.