Pronunciation:
FY broyd • (noun)
Also Known As:
fibroids, uterine leiomyoma, uterine leiomyomata (pl), fibroma, fibromata (pl),
uterine myoma, myomata (pl)
Common Misspellings:
fybroid, fibroyd
Related Resources:
Definition:
A smooth, fibrous, benign tumor arising in the muscle of the uterus. This condition
is very common, often asymptomatic, and tends to run in families. It usually disappears
with menopause. Common symptoms of fibroid tumors are excessive bleeding during
periods, painful periods, pain with intercourse, urgency to urinate/frequent urination,
and lower back pain.
Related Terms
• benign
• tumor
• asymptomatic
Q&A: Symptoms: Cancer or Fibroids?
- contains resources for information about fibroid tumors
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