leiomyoma
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lei·o·my·o·ma
(lī′ō-mī-ō′mə)n. pl. lei·o·my·o·mas or lei·o·my·o·ma·ta (-mə-tə)
A benign tumor derived from smooth muscle, occurring most often in the uterus.
lei′o·my·o′ma·tous (-ō′mə-təs, -ŏm′ə-) adj.
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lei•o•my•o•ma
(ˌlaɪ oʊ maɪˈoʊ mə)n., pl. -mas, -ma•ta (-mə tə)
a benign tumor composed of nonstriated muscular tissue. Compare rhabdomyoma.
[1885–90; < Greek leîo(s) smooth + myoma]
lei•o•my•om•a•tous (ˌlaɪ oʊ maɪˈɒm ə təs, -ˈoʊ mə təs) adj.
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leiomyoma
A noncancerous tumor of smooth muscle. Fibroids are common leiomyomas that occur in the uterus.
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Noun | 1. | leiomyoma - benign tumor of smooth muscle (usually in the uterus or digestive tract) myoma - a benign tumor composed of muscle tissue |
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lei·o·my·o·ma
n. leiomioma, tumor benigno compuesto esencialmente de tejido muscular liso.
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leiomyoma
n leiomioma m; uterine — leiomioma uterinoEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.