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

• fibroids
  plural

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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• fibroids
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of fibroid

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

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

fibroid fibroids

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2024

She said the findings highlight the importance of incorporating not just hormones but mechanical strain into the study of fibroid cells.

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

Cases requiring careful and delicate Surgery, the removal of fibroid tumors, and in fact any operation of whatever nature will receive the best and most scientific treatment and care in this institution.

From Philosophy of Osteopathy by A. T. (Andrew Taylor) Still

Drugs often have more than one application, and Brandi said continuous research is needed not just for abortion and miscarriage care, but to better treat a gamut of health issues such as uterine fibroids.

From Barron's ● May 10, 2026

At present, there are wider guidelines primarily covering fibroids, endometriosis and heavy menstrual bleeding.

From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026

In addition to their use as a contraceptive, the pills are prescribed for a variety of health issues, including preventing anemia from heavy periods and treating uterine fibroids.

From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2026

I knew that I had fibroids and I was uncomfortable because of that.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 20, 2026

When fibroids are complicated by pregnancy, impaction and consequent abortion may take place, or a cervical myoma may offer a mechanical obstacle to delivery or lead to serious post partem haemorrhage.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various

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