Presence of functioning endometrium in sites other than uterine mucosa is called

Correct option is D

Ans. (d) Sol. Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the endometrium (the lining of the uterus) grows outside the uterus, causing pain and potential fertility issues. It often occurs in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and other organs in the pelvic area.
· (a) Uterine polyps: These are abnormal growths in the inner lining of the uterus but do not involve the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus.
· (b) Adenomyosis: This is when endometrial tissue grows into the muscular wall of the uterus, not outside the uterus.
· (c) Paget's disease: This is a rare form of breast cancer or skin cancer and is unrelated to the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus.