fibroid – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
fibroid
adj.
fibrous, containing fibers; resembling fibers
n.
tumor composed of fibrous tissue (Medicine)
Fibroid
Fibroid is a term used for two different types of tumors:
- Fibroids is the common term for uterine fibroids; leiomyoma or myoma originating in the uterus. It is a benign neoplasm composed of smooth muscle cells.
- A fibroid tumor is another name for a fibroma, a tumor of fibrous connective tissue.
fibroid
adj.
fibroid, fibrous, containing fibers
Fibroid
A benign uterine tumor. Medically known as a leiomyoma (plural:leiomyomata) of the uterus.
fibroid
[FYE-broyd]
A benign smooth-muscle tumor, usually in the uterus or gastrointestinal tract. Also called leiomyoma.
