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

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati found different signaling pathways being used by the fibroid cells compared to the uterine 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

However, the prognosis was good and she had surgery earlier this year to remove part of her pancreas, her spleen, a large fibroid and 17 lymph nodes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2023

Oh, and this was after three years of infertility, surgery to remove my fibroid tumors, etc.

From Washington Post • Feb. 13, 2023

It may be the result of injury or is associated with pregnancy or a fibroid.

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

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