1. Plural of leiomyoma; benign tumors arising from smooth muscle tissue, commonly found in the uterus, digestive tract, or blood vessels.
Usage: medical/anatomical term; plural form; singular is leiomyoma; also called fibroids when occurring in the uterus

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with multiple leiomyomata in her uterus.
• Leiomyomata are the most common benign pelvic tumors in women.
• The imaging study revealed several leiomyomata along the gastrointestinal tract.
• Treatment options for leiomyomata depend on their size and location.
• Many women with leiomyomata experience no symptoms and require no treatment.