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Leiomyoma
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A benign smooth muscle tumor, usually in the uterus or gastrointestinal tract. Also called fibroid. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A well-circumscribed benign smooth muscle neoplasm characterized by the presence of spindle cells with cigar-shaped nuclei, interlacing fascicles, and a whorled pattern. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
A benign neoplasm, originating from smooth muscle cells. (NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)
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