fibroid
/ˈfaɪbrɔɪd/
noun
- A noncancerous growth of muscle and fibrous tissue that develops in or on the wall of the uterus.
- Doctors may recommend surgery to remove fibroids if they cause serious problems.
- Many women have fibroids without ever experiencing any symptoms.
- Large fibroids can cause heavy bleeding and pelvic pain.
adjective
- Relating to or resembling fibrous tissue; composed of fibers.
- Scar tissue can become fibroid if it contains a lot of collagen.
- The tumor had a fibroid structure, but it was benign.
- The fibroid tissue felt firm and rubbery during the examination.