Menopause
Stage in life when the monthly cycles stop.
Menorrhagia
Excessive uterine bleeding occurring at regular intervals.
Menstrual cycle
Cyclical growth and destruction of the endometrium each month.
Metromenorrhagia
Abnormal flow of blood from the uterus occurring at irregular intervals.
Mixed incontinence
Combination of stress and urge incontinence.
Myoma (fibroid)
A tumor made up of muscular elements: Intramural - located within the myometrium of the uterus, Pedunculated - connected to the intrauterine wall or the serosal surface of the uterus by a pedicle or stalk., Submucous Fibroid - located on the inner lining of the uterus, Subserous Fibroid - located on the serosal surface of the uterus (outer surface), Transmural Fibroid - lies within several levels of the uterine wall.
Myomectomy
Surgical removal of a benign tumor of the uterine muscle.
Myometrium
Middle muscular portion of the uterus that comprises the bulk of the uterine wall.
Necrosis
Death of tissue.
Operative hysteroscopy
Procedure / scope used with the capability of having instruments attached or delivered through channels in order to perform functions within the uterus.
Overflow incontinence
Leakage that occurs when the quantity of urine produced exceeds the bladder's capacity for storage.
