fibroid

fibroid /fi·broid/ (fi´broid)

1. having a fibrous structure; resembling a fibroma.

2. fibroma.

3. leiomyoma.

4. in the plural, a colloquial term for leiomyoma of the uterus.

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fi·broid (fbroid)

adj.

Composed of or resembling fibers or fibrous tissue.

n.

1. A fibroma or myoma occurring especially one that occurs in the uterine wall.

2. See fibroleiomyoma.

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Fibroid

A benign tumor of the uterus

Mentioned in: Hysteroscopy, Hysterosonography

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fibroid

[fī′broid]

Etymology: L, fibra + Gk, eidos, form

1 having fibers.

2 

Usage notes: informal.

a fibroma or myoma, particularly of the uterus.

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fibroid

1. having a fibrous structure; resembling a fibroma.

2. fibroma.

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fibroid tumor

fibroma.

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fibroid

Vox populi A benign tumor composed of fibrous and muscular tissue; fibroma. See Leiomyoma.

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Patient discussion about fibroid.

Q. uterine fibroids. Whats the best way to deal with them? My doctor says hysterectomy? What about my hormones?

A. Yes, drugs that suppress the levels of the female sex hormones (estrogen) are successful for treating uterine fibroids. However, the relief is only temporary and the fibroids recur once the treatment is stopped. In addition, these treatments cause side effects similar to menopause.

Surgery is the definitive treatment, especially for complications such as bleeding or pain, and when there's a suspicion for malignancy.

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