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Fibroid
Introduction
Fibroid is a term used for two different types of tumors:
- Fibroids is the common term for 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.