fibroid
[ fahy-broid ]
/ ˈfaɪ brɔɪd /
adjective
resembling fiber or fibrous tissue.
composed of fibers, as a tumor.
noun
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British Dictionary definitions for fibroid
fibroid
/ (ˈfaɪbrɔɪd) /
adjective
anatomy
(of structures or tissues) containing or resembling fibres
noun
a benign tumour, composed of fibrous and muscular tissue, occurring in the wall of the uterus and often causing heavy menstruation
Medical definitions for fibroid
fibroid
[ fī′broid′ ]
adj.
Composed of or resembling fibers or fibrous tissue.
n.
A fibroma or myoma occurring especially one that occurs in the uterine wall.
fibroleiomyoma
Scientific definitions for fibroid
fibroid
[ fī′broid′ ]
A benign tumor composed of fibrous or muscle tissue, especially one that develops in the uterus.