myoma

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tumor composed of muscle tissue, usually benign and commonly occurring in the uterus and the esophagus.

Pronunciation

/maɪˈoʊmə/ /maɪˈəʊmə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-myoma.wav

Word forms

myoma myomas myomata

Etymology

From myo- + -oma.

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