noun
- Plural of myoma; benign tumors composed of muscle tissue, most commonly found in the uterus.
Usage: medical/technical term; also called fibroids when referring to uterine myomata
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with multiple myomata in the uterus during her ultrasound.
- Uterine myomata are among the most common benign tumors in women of reproductive age.
- The doctor explained that myomata are typically non-cancerous growths.
- Some women with myomata experience heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain.
- Treatment options for myomata range from medication to surgical removal.