Leiomyoma: meaning, definitions and examples
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leiomyoma
[ laษชษสหmaษช.ษ.mษ ]
medical condition
A leiomyoma, also known as a fibroid, is a benign tumor of smooth muscle tissue, commonly found in the uterus. These tumors can range in size from very small to large masses that can distort surrounding structures. While they are typically asymptomatic, they may cause symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, and pressure on nearby organs.
Synonyms
fibroid, myoma, smooth muscle tumor
Examples of usage
- The patient was diagnosed with a leiomyoma during a routine ultrasound.
- Many women with leiomyoma experience heavy menstrual bleeding.
- Treatment options for a leiomyoma may include medication or surgery.
- Leiomyomas can vary greatly in size and number in a single individual.
Translations
Translations of the word "leiomyoma" in other languages:
๐ต๐น leiomioma
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเฅเคฏเฅเคฎเฅเคเคฎเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Leiomyom
๐ฎ๐ฉ leiomioma
๐บ๐ฆ ะปะตะนะพะผัะพะผะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ leiomyoma
๐ฏ๐ต ๅนณๆป็ญ่ ซ
๐ซ๐ท lรฉiomyome
๐ช๐ธ leiomioma
๐น๐ท leiomyom
๐ฐ๐ท ํํ๊ทผ์ข
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููู ุง
๐จ๐ฟ leiomyom
๐ธ๐ฐ leiomyรณm
๐จ๐ณ ๅนณๆป่็ค
๐ธ๐ฎ leiomiom
๐ฎ๐ธ leiomyoma
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะปะตะนะพะผะธะพะผะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ leiomioma
๐ฒ๐ฝ leiomioma
Etymology
The term 'leiomyoma' derives from the Greek words 'leios,' meaning smooth, 'mys,' meaning muscle, and 'oma,' meaning tumor. 'Leios' refers to the type of muscle tissue that is involuntary and smooth, typically found in the walls of hollow organs. The first use of the term can be traced back to the late 19th century, as medical science began to categorize and describe various tissue types and tumors more extensively. As a result, the understanding of leiomyomas expanded significantly throughout the 20th century, especially with advancements in imaging technology such as ultrasound and MRI, which allowed for better visualization of these tumors. With ongoing research, the clinical management and understanding of leiomyomas have progressed, leading to improved treatment options and patient outcomes.