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Fibroid (Noun)

Meaning

Benign tumor containing fibrous tissue (especially in the uterus).

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The doctor explained that the patient had a large fibroid that was causing her symptoms of heavy menstrual bleeding.
  • Uterine fibroids are a common condition that can cause discomfort, but they are usually not cancerous.
  • After years of suffering from pelvic pressure and pain, the woman was diagnosed with multiple fibroids and underwent surgery to have them removed.
  • Fibroids can vary greatly in size, from small, pea-sized growths to large, grapefruit-sized tumors that can distort the shape of the uterus.
  • The obstetrician was able to detect the presence of several small fibroids during the patient's routine ultrasound examination.

Synonyms

  • Fibroid Tumor

Hypernyms

  • Fibroma
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