Ametria (Noun)
Meaning
Congenital absence of the uterus.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Ametria is a rare congenital condition characterized by the complete absence of the uterus in females.
- Women with amertia often experience primary amenorrhea, as they do not have a uterus to support menstrual bleeding.
- The diagnosis of amertia is typically made through a combination of pelvic examination, ultrasound, and laparoscopy.
- In cases of amertia, other reproductive organs such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes may be normally developed and functioning.
- Ametria is often associated with other müllerian anomalies, such as unicornuate or bicornuate uterus.