fibroid

Meanings

• noun

  A benign tumor of the uterus that is made up of smooth muscle and fibrous connective tissue.

  - "She was diagnosed with a fibroid in her uterus."
  - "Fibroids are common in women over the age of 30."

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Variants

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fibroid , fibroids

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Etymology

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The term 'fibroid' comes from the Greek word 'fibroide' meaning 'resembling fibrous tissue'.

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Trivia

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1. Fibroids are the most common type of benign tumor in women.

2. Fibroids can range in size from a grain of rice to a melon.

3. Fibroids are more common in African American women than in other populations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Myoma: Another term for a fibroid tumor.

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Culture

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Fibroids have been a subject of research and medical interest for many years. They are often discussed in the context of women's health and reproductive issues.

How to Memorize "fibroid"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a benign tumor in the shape of a small ball or oval in the uterus.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fibroid' with the word 'benign tumor' or 'non-cancerous growth'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'fibroid' as 'Fibrous Benign Tumor'.

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