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fibromyoma [¦fī·brō·mī′ō·mə] (medicine) A benign tumor, usually of smooth muscle, with a prominent fibrous stroma; commonly a uterine leiomyoma. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| A minimally invasive procedure to cure uterine fibroids was less expensive, but also less effective, than surgery in a new study. Uterine fibroids occur in up to 77% of women, can cause severe menstrual bleeding and pelvic discomfort, and result in more than 200,000 hysterectomies each year in the United States alone; although "benign," they are far from harmless. Now it appears uterine fibroids may be more prevalent in women who frequently consume beef, other red meat, and ham, while women who eat lots of green vegetables and fruit seem to gain a protective effect against fibroids. |
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