fibroid

[ fahy-broid ]
/ ˈfaɪ brɔɪd /

adjective

resembling fiber or fibrous tissue.
composed of fibers, as a tumor.

noun

Origin of fibroid

First recorded in 1850–55; fibr- + -oid

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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
[ fībroid′ ]

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
[ fībroid′ ]

A benign tumor composed of fibrous or muscle tissue, especially one that develops in the uterus.