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fibroid
/ ˈfaɪbrɔɪd /
adjective
- anatomy (of structures or tissues) containing or resembling fibres
noun
- a benign tumour, composed of fibrous and muscular tissue, occurring in the wall of the uterus and often causing heavy menstruation
fibroid
/ fī′broid′ /
- A benign tumor composed of fibrous or muscle tissue, especially one that develops in the uterus.
Example Sentences
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.
Doctors can also perform biopsies and remove fibroids or polyps.
Insights into how uterine tumors grow could give hope to millions of women who deal with painful fibroids.
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals can interfere with human hormones and cause medical issues, including gynecological conditions such as endometriosis and uterine fibroids.
She was referred for a scan within days of her return from holiday but was told she had benign fibroids - non-cancerous growths around the womb.
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