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fibroid
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fi·broid  (fbroid)
adj.
Composed of or resembling fibrous tissue.
n.
A fibroma or myoma occurring especially in the uterine wall.
fibroid [fibe-royd]
Adjective
Anat (of structures or tissues) containing or resembling fibres
Noun
a harmless tumour composed of fibrous connective tissue
fibroid  (fbroid)
A benign tumor composed of fibrous or muscle tissue, especially one that develops in the uterus.
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Noun1.fibroid - benign tumor containing fibrous tissue (especially in the uterus)
fibroid tumor
fibroma - nonmalignant tumor of connective tissue


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