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Definition of fibroid

fibroid

/ˈfaɪ.brɔɪd/
fi · broid
Plural:fibroids
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• noun

1

A benign tumor composed of muscular and fibrous tissue that typically develops in the wall of the uterus.

Example

"An ultrasound confirmed that her symptoms were caused by a benign uterine fibroid."

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• adjective

1

Composed of, resembling, or characterized by fibrous tissue.

Example

"The pathologist examined the dense, fibroid tissue sample under a microscope."

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• Nearby Words

fiberglass
fiberless
fiberlike
fibroid
fibrous
fibrousness
fibula

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from the Latin root 'fibra' (meaning fiber or filament) combined with the suffix '-oid' (from Ancient Greek 'eidos', meaning form or likeness).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fibroid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fibroid
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