1) Benign tumor of smooth muscle 2) Myoma
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A leiomyoma (plural leiomyomas or leiomyomata) (leio- + myo- + -oma, `smooth-muscle tumor`) is a benign smooth muscle neoplasm that is very rarely (0.1%) premalignant. They can occur in any organ, but the most common forms occur in the uterus, small bowel and the esophagus. ==Uterine leiomyomata== Uterine fibroids are leiomyomata of the uterine .....
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A benign smooth muscle tumor, usually in the uterus or gastrointestinal tract. Also called fibroid.
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<gynaecology, tumour> Benign uterine tumours also referred to as uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids can cause pelvic pain and irregular vaginal bleeding in some females. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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(li″o-mi-o´mә) a benign tumor derived from smooth muscle. bizarre leiomyoma epithelioid leiomyoma. leiomyoma cutis one arising from cutaneous or subcutaneous smooth muscle fibers, found singly or multiply, usually as lesions arising from ...
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Benign tumour of smooth muscle in which parallel arrays of smooth muscle cells form bundles which are arranged in a whorled pattern. The amount of fibrous connective tissue is very variable. Leiomyoma of the uterus (fibroid) is the commonest form.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: lī′ō-mī-ō′mă Definitions: 1. A benign neoplasm derived from smooth (nonstriated) muscle.
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Leiomyoma: A benign tumor of smooth muscle, the type of muscle that is found in the heart and uterus. A leiomyoma of the uterus is commonly called a fibroid. Uterine fibroids are the single most common indication for hysterectomy. Fibroids can be present and be inapparent. However, they are clinically apparent in up to 25% of women and cause signif...
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A benign tumor that is primarily composed of fibrous tissue. Synonym(s): Fibroid Narrower term(s): Uterine Fibroid
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A leiomyoma is a benign tumor of smooth muscle, usually derived from the erector pili muscle. A variant, angioleiomyoma, arises from the muscle of blood vessels. A leiomyoma typically is a round nodule less than 1 cm in diameter. Lesions may be painful. Secondary to contraction of the muscle elements, some lesions show evident clinical contraction ...
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Benign tumor of smooth muscle cells.
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n] - benign tumor of smooth muscle (usually in the uterus or digestive tract)
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a noncancerous tumour of smooth muscle
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noun benign tumor of smooth muscle (usually in the uterus or digestive tract)
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