User Contributed Dictionary
- A benign tumour of the uterus that is comprised of either fibrous connective tissue or muscle.
Extensive Definition
Fibroid is a term used for two different types of
tumors:
- Fibroids is the common term for Uterine fibroids; leiomyoma originating in the uterus. It is a benign neoplasm composed of smooth muscle cells.
- A fibroid tumor is another name for a fibroma, a tumor of fibrous connective tissue.