noun
- Plural of leiomyoma; benign tumors arising from smooth muscle tissue, most commonly found in the uterus (fibroids).
Usage: medical/clinical term; commonly called fibroids when occurring in the uterus
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with multiple leiomyomas in her uterus.
- Leiomyomas are the most common benign pelvic tumors in women of reproductive age.
- The doctor explained that leiomyomas develop from the smooth muscle cells of the uterine wall.
- Many women with leiomyomas experience heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain.
- Imaging studies revealed several leiomyomas of varying sizes.