Definitions for "Uterine fibroids"
common, benign (noncancerous) tumors that grow in the muscle of the uterus, or womb. Fibroids often cause no symptoms and need no treatment, and they usually shrink after menopause. But sometimes fibroids cause heavy bleeding or pain, and require treatment.
fibrous, non-cancerous, growths within the uterus
Benign (noncancerous) growths that develop from the cells that make up the muscle of the uterus and form on the inside of the uterus, on its outer surface, or within the uterine wall itself. They are also called leiomyomas or myomas.