Fibroid

Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪbrɔɪd/

Fibroid (noun)

  1. A non-cancerous growth made of muscle-like tissue that forms in the wall of the uterus.
  2. A non-cancerous lump of fibrous tissue that can appear in different parts of the body.

Examples

  • A fibroid can grow in the uterus muscle.
  • The doctor checks whether a fibroid is in the uterus muscle.