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

/ fī′broid′ /

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

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Science Daily

UC researchers grew fibroid cells and uterine cells on plates with an elastic bottom.

From Science Daily

"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

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

From Science Daily

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