fibroid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A benign tumour of the uterus that is composed of either fibrous connective tissue or muscle.
  2. A fibroma.

Pronunciation

/ˈfaɪ.brɔɪd/ LL-Q1860_(eng)-Gt59514-fibroid.wav

Word forms

fibroid fibroids

Etymology

From fibro- + -oid.

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