liomyoma

/ˌlaɪoʊmaɪˈoʊmə/ or /ˌlaɪoʊmiˈoʊmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A smooth muscle tumour or a benign smooth muscle growth; a leiomyoma is a type of uterine fibroid.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with a large liomyoma in her uterus.”

Synonyms

  • leiomyoma
  • uterine fibroid

Antonyms

  • carcinoma
  • sarcoma