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myoma /my·o·ma/ (mi-o´mah) pl. myomas, myo´mata a benign tumor formed of muscle elements.myom´atous
uterine myoma leiomyoma of the uterus.
Myoma These are benign (non-malignant) tumors of the uterus. Mentioned in: Pelvic Exam
myoma [mī·ō′mə] pl. myomas, myomata Etymology: Gk, mys + oma, tumor a common benign fibroid tumor of the uterine muscle. The tumor develops most frequently after 30 years of age in women, especially African-American women, who have never been pregnant. Menorrhagia, backache, constipation, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and other symptoms develop in proportion to the size, location, and rate of growth of the tumor. myoma [mi-o´mah] a tumor formed of muscle tissue. adj., adj myo´matous. uterine myoma (myoma of uterus) leiomyoma uteri.
myoma (mīō´m n a neoplasm characterized by muscle cells.
myoma a tumor formed of muscle tissue. myoma uteri, myoma of uterus a benign tumor of the smooth muscle fibers of the uterus. See leiomyoma uteri. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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