Fibroid
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Fibroid is a term used for two different types of tumors:
- Fibroids is the common term for uterine fibroids; leiomyomaLeiomyomaA leiomyoma is a benign smooth muscle neoplasm that is not premalignant. They can occur in any organ, but the most common forms occur in the uterus, small bowel and the esophagus.- Etymology:* Greek:** λεῖος leios "smooth"...
originating in the uterus. It is a benign neoplasm composed of smooth muscle cells. - A fibroid tumor is another name for a fibromaFibromaFibromas are benign tumors that are composed of fibrous or connective tissue. They can grow in all organs, arising from mesenchyme tissue. The term "fibroblastic" or "fibromatous" is used to describe tumors of the fibrous connective tissue...
, a tumor of fibrous connective tissue.