Myoma

Pronunciation: /ˈmjɑmə/

Myoma (noun)

  1. A non-cancerous growth made of muscle tissue that forms in the wall of the uterus.
  2. A benign mass in the uterus that can cause heavy bleeding or pressure, but does not spread like cancer.

Examples

  • A myoma can grow in the uterus muscle.
  • Doctors check the uterus muscle tumour when symptoms appear.