myoma

[ mahy-oh-muh ]

noun

, Pathology.

, plural my·o·mas, my·o·ma·ta [mahy-, oh, -m, uh, -t, uh].

1. a tumor composed of muscular tissue.

myoma

/ maɪˈəʊmə /

noun

1. a benign tumour composed of muscle tissue

Derived Forms

• myˈomatous, adjective

Other Words From

• my·om·a·tous [mahy-, om, -, uh, -t, uh, s, -, oh, -m, uh, -], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of myoma¹

First recorded in 1870–75; my- + -oma

Example Sentences

When they refused, the crowd went on the rampage, attacking Myoma Mosque near Lashio market, residents said.

From Reuters

When they refused, the crowd went on the rampage, attacking Myoma Mosque near Lashio market, residents said.

From Reuters

When they refused, the crowd went on the rampage, attacking Myoma Mosque near Lashio market, residents said.

From Reuters

The mob then tried to set Myoma Mosque, near Lashio market, on fire, he said.

From Reuters

Countdowns from neighbouring countries will also be broadcast on a large digital screen during the celebration at the Myoma Parade grounds.

From BBC