fibroid
fibroid · fibroids
A benign tumour of the uterus that is composed of either fibrous connective tissue or…A benign tumour of the uterus that is composed of either fibrous connective tissue or muscle.
/ˈfaɪ.brɔɪd/
» I have fibroid tumours. Is there a way to stop them getting large?
Meaning
2 sensesA benign tumour of the uterus that is composed of either fibrous connective tissue or muscle.
benign tumor containing fibrous tissue (especially in the uterus)
A fibroma.
Examples
1 sentencesI have fibroid tumours. Is there a way to stop them getting large?
Origin
From fibro- + -oid.From fibro- + -oid.
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Forms
plural: fibroidsSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- benign tumor containing fibrous tissue (especially in the uterus):fibroid tumor