fibroid

1 of 2

adjective

fi·broid ˈfī-brȯid ˈfi-

: resembling, forming, or consisting of fibrous tissue

a fibroid tumor

fibroid

2 of 2

noun

: a benign tumor that consists of fibrous and muscular tissue and occurs especially in the uterine wall

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Adjective

Studies have shown that mifepristone has been shown to decrease fibroid size. — Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 14 June 2024 Davis hopes to help women by revealing her fibroid battle. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025

Noun

Hormonal conditions such as menorrhagia, endometriosis, or fibroids can increase the risk as well. — Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 30 June 2026 Black women are at higher risk for both fibroids and vitamin D deficiency, making proactive health care and screenings especially important. — Sukhman Rekhi, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fibroid

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Adjective

1852, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fibroid was in 1852

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fibroid

1 of 2 adjective

fi·broid ˈfīb-rȯid ˈfib-

: resembling, forming, or consisting of fibrous tissue

fibroid

2 of 2 noun

: a benign tumor especially of the uterine wall that consists of fibrous and muscular tissue

fibroid

adjective

noun

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