fibroid

American  

[fahy-broid] / ˈfaɪ brɔɪd /

adjective

1. resembling fiber or fibrous tissue.

2. composed of fibers, as a tumor.

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noun

1. fibroma.

2. leiomyoma.

fibroid British  

/ ˈfaɪbrɔɪd /

adjective

1. anatomy (of structures or tissues) containing or resembling fibres

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noun

1. a benign tumour, composed of fibrous and muscular tissue, occurring in the wall of the uterus and often causing heavy menstruation

fibroid Scientific  

/ fī′broid′ /

1. A benign tumor composed of fibrous or muscle tissue, especially one that develops in the uterus.

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Etymology

Origin of fibroid

First recorded in 1850–55; fibr- + -oid

Example Sentences

She’s had fibroid surgeries almost every two years, like clockwork.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2024

"We found that fibroid cells were more sensitive to strain," said study lead author Rachel Warwar, MD, in UC's College of Medicine.

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2023

And she's been really satisfied with the service, like when she had a fibroid recently.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2023

But it took five appointments before she was referred for an ultrasound, to learn she had a fibroid.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2022

I have had under observation during the last two years a patient in whom the diagnosis of a fibroid brought this unfortunate result.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

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