fibroid Synonyms
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fibroid Meaning
Wordnet
fibroid (n)
benign tumor containing fibrous tissue (especially in the uterus)
Webster
fibroid (a.)
Resembling or forming fibrous tissue; made up of fibers; as, fibroid tumors.
Webster
fibroid (n.)
A fibroid tumor; a fibroma.
fibroid Sentence Examples
- The fibroid grew rapidly, causing abdominal pain and discomfort.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with multiple fibroids in the uterus.
- Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that can range in size from tiny to massive.
- Subserosal fibroids protrude outward from the uterus, sometimes attaching to nearby organs.
- Intramural fibroids are embedded within the uterine wall, leading to enlargement and distortion.
- Submucosal fibroids grow inward toward the uterine cavity, causing excessive bleeding and cramps.
- Fibroids can affect fertility by obstructing the fallopian tubes or distorting the uterine shape.
- Some women experience no symptoms from their fibroids, while others face severe discomfort or complications.
- Treatment options for fibroids include medication, surgery, and uterine artery embolization (UAE).
- Fibroids often require regular monitoring to assess their growth and impact on the patient's health.
FAQs About the word fibroid
benign tumor containing fibrous tissue (especially in the uterus)Resembling or forming fibrous tissue; made up of fibers; as, fibroid tumors., A fibroid tumor;
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The fibroid grew rapidly, causing abdominal pain and discomfort.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with multiple fibroids in the uterus.
Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that can range in size from tiny to massive.
Subserosal fibroids protrude outward from the uterus, sometimes attaching to nearby organs.
