noun
- Plural of myoma; benign tumors composed of muscle tissue, most commonly found in the uterus.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Also called fibroids or leiomyomas in medical contexts
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with multiple myomas in her uterus.
- Myomas are the most common benign tumors in women of reproductive age.
- The doctor recommended monitoring the myomas rather than immediate surgery.
- Some myomas cause no symptoms and are discovered incidentally during imaging.
- Treatment options for myomas range from medication to surgical removal.