myoma

noun

myoma

noun

UK /maɪˈəʊmə/ · US /maɪˈoʊmə/

Etymology From myo- + -oma.

1

Medicine, Pathology, Sciences A tumor composed of muscle tissue, usually benign and commonly occurring in the uterus and the esophagus.

Derived terms: adenomyoma, angioleiomyoma, angiolipoleiomyoma, angiomyoma, angioneuromyoma, fibromyoma, hysteromyoma, leiomyoma, myomatous, myomectomy, rhabdomyoma
Related terms: fibroid

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