my·o·ma

(mī-ō′mə)

n. pl. my·o·mas or my·o·ma·ta (-mə-tə)

A tumor composed of muscle tissue.

my·o′ma·tous (-ō′mə-təs, -ŏm′ə-) adj.

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myoma

(maɪˈəʊmə)

n, pl -mas or -mata (-mətə)

(Pathology) a benign tumour composed of muscle tissue

myˈomatous adj

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my•o•ma

(maɪˈoʊ mə)

n., pl. -mas, -ma•ta (-mə tə)

a tumor composed of muscle tissue.

[1870–75]

my•om′a•tous (-ˈɒm ə təs, -ˈoʊ mə-) adj.

myoma

A benign tumor of muscle.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

myoma - a benign tumor composed of muscle tissue

benign tumor, benign tumour, nonmalignant neoplasm, nonmalignant tumor, nonmalignant tumour - a tumor that is not cancerous

leiomyoma - benign tumor of smooth muscle (usually in the uterus or digestive tract)

rhabdomyoma - benign rumor of striated muscle

Translations

mioma

my·o·ma

n. mioma, tumor benigno compuesto de tejido muscular.

___ previum → ___ previo.

English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

myoma

n mioma m; uterine — mioma uterino

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After review, the differential diagnosis was finally proposed as follows: primary ovarian lesion, pedunculated uterine myoma with sarcomatous degeneration and an ovarian metastasis.

Staging of breast cancer with PET/CT

Keywords: Viscum album L.; Iscador; Cancer incidence; Survival; Endometriosis; Myoma; Cervix dyplasia

39. Randomized and non-randomized controlled cohort studies for the prevention of cancer with a mistletoe extract for myomas, endometrioses and cervix dysplasia

The mean duration of infertility was 36.4 months, the number of myomas was 1.8 on average, and the mean myoma diameter was 64.2 mm.

Laparoscopic myomectomy was safe for infertility

Ultrasound assessments performed 6 months after UFE showed an overall reduction in uterine volume of 28% and an almost 40% overall reduction in the size of the dominant myoma.

Inform patients of long-term UFE outcomes

And it will shortly be included in the coverage offered by one of Israel's central health funds, Maccabee, for uterine myoma treatment.

Israeli Breakthrough in Treatment of Tumors

One hypothesis states that increased levels of estrogen and progesterone result in an increased mitotic rate that may contribute to myoma formation by increasing the likelihood of somatic mutations (Rein 2000).

Etiology and pathogenesis of uterine leiomyomas: a review. (Research Review)

"Effects of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system on the endometrium and the relevance to the management of menorrhagia caused by uterine myoma and adenomyosis," in T.

Mirena[R]-induced drop in menstrual bleeding studied. (Biomedical Research)

When she had her check-up after two months, her doctor told her the, cysts had grown significantly She had myoma.

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(6) LM should be considered the first-line approach unless the size of an intramural myoma exceeds 10 to 12 cm or multiple myomas (consensus, approximately 4 or more) are present and necessitate several incisions according to their varying locations within the uterus.

Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery

Ong, who is under Lakas-CMD, said that he will push for cheaper medicines, while simple medical operations for goiter, gall bladder, myoma, among others will be for free.

Cardiologist seeks Senate seat on free meds, medical services platform