fibroma

[ fahy-broh-muh ]

noun

, Pathology.

, plural fi·bro·mas, fi·bro·ma·ta [fahy-, broh, -m, uh, -t, uh].

1. a tumor consisting essentially of fibrous tissue.

fibroma

/ faɪˈbrɒmətəs; faɪˈbrəʊmə /

noun

1. a benign tumour derived from fibrous connective tissue

Derived Forms

• fibromatous, adjective

Other Words From

• fi·brom·a·tous [fahy-, brom, -, uh, -t, uh, s], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fibroma¹

First recorded in 1840–50; fibr- + -oma

Example Sentences

Corleto’s health is fragile after several surgeries for a fibroma and other ailments.

From Seattle Times

About 14 percent of pediatric heart tumors are fibromas, according to Boston Children’s Hospital.

From Fox News

Michael, who then was diagnosed with a cardiac fibroma, was placed in a medically induced coma.

From Fox News

The Quality Deer Management Association notes that particularly dense fibromas can impact a deer’s eyesight, breathing, feeding or mobility, which can leave them more at risk for predators.

From Fox News

Oliver's condition - cardiac fibroma - causes his pulse to race dangerously fast.

From BBC