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fibroid
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fibroid
1. Anatomy (of structures or tissues) containing or resembling fibres
2. a benign tumour, composed of fibrous and muscular tissue, occurring in the wall of the uterus and often causing heavy menstruation

fibroid [′fī‚brȯid]
(histology)
Composed of fibrous tissue.


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Fibroids ( also known as uterine fibromyoma, Leiomyoma and myoma) are growths or benign tumours that form inside the uterus.
If you''re reading this article, chances are you''re suffering from fibroids And if you''re one of the unlucky few who suffer pain, bleeding, or discomfort from exceptionally swollen tissues, you''re looking for uterine fibroid treatments If you''re reading this article, chances are you''re suffering from fibroids.
Fibroids are usually tissue like substances which are found on the inner wall of the uterus of a woman Fibroids are a mixture of the muscle tissue and other thread like substances from connective tissues which usually disappear after menopause Fibroids are usually tissue like substances which are found on the inner wall of the uterus of a woman.
 
 
 
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