Fibroid definition

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Composed of or resembling fibrous tissue.
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A fibroma or myoma occurring especially in the uterine wall.
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Like, composed of, or forming fibrous tissue.
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A fibrous tumor, esp. a benign tumor of the uterus.
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Composed of or resembling fibrous tissue.
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A fibroma or myoma occurring especially in the uterine wall.
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A benign tumor composed of fibrous or muscle tissue, especially one that develops in the uterus.
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(pathology) A benign tumour of the uterus that is comprised of either fibrous connective tissue or muscle.
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(pathology) A fibroma.
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
fibroid
Plural:
fibroids

Fibroid Sentence Examples

  • Because a post-operative complications, caused mainly by a fibroid, I bled heavily for weeks.

  • Drugs can be used to help shrink the fibroid, in severe cases the only option is to undergo a hysterectomy.

  • However, in reality, a large and pedunculated subserosal fibroid may have a severe impact on fertility and pregnancy.

  • Hysterectomy is the most common treatment used for uterine fibroid removal, and accounts for 30% of all fibroid treatments.

  • This may happen if you have a small or unusual shaped uterus, a fibroid or low-lying placenta.

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