Leiomyoma: meaning, definitions and examples

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leiomyoma

 

[ laษชษ™สŠหˆmaษช.ษ™.mษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น leiomioma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‡เคฏเฅ‹เคฎเฅ€เค“เคฎเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Leiomyom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ leiomioma

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะตะนะพะผั–ะพะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ leiomyoma

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนณๆป‘็ญ‹่…ซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lรฉiomyome

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ leiomioma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท leiomyom

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‰ํ™œ๊ทผ์ข…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูŠูˆู…ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ leiomyom

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ leiomyรณm

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนณๆป‘่‚Œ็˜ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ leiomiom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leiomyoma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะตะนะพะผะธะพะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ”แƒ˜แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ leiomioma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.