fibroid

[fahy-broid]

adjective

1. resembling fiber or fibrous tissue.

2. composed of fibers, as a tumor.

noun

1. fibroma.

2. leiomyoma.

fibroid

/ ˈfaɪbrɔɪd /

adjective

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

noun

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

fibroid

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of fibroid¹

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

Example Sentences

Last month, she revealed how she had also been affected by the severity of painful fibroids - abnormal growths that develop in the uterus.

From BBC

Williams, 45, had every right to be giddy after a successful return to the court following a 16-month hiatus, during which she underwent a medical procedure to remove fibroids from her uterus last July.

From Los Angeles Times

Dr Jackowich said severe period pain was something that can be experienced on its own or linked to other conditions, such as endometriosis or uterine fibroids.

From BBC

Four operations later and Saschan has had a further endometriosis diagnosis and has been treated for fibroids and a hiatus hernia exacerbated by the wait for surgery on the NHS.

From BBC

This would suggest around 630,000 people - at the very least - are on the list to be seen for problems that range from fibroids and endometriosis to incontinence and menopause care.

From BBC

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