What is another word for myoma?
Pronunciation: [ma͡ɪˈə͡ʊmə] (IPA) 
Myoma is a medical term that refers to a noncancerous growth or tumor in the uterus. It is commonly known as fibroids, and it affects many women of childbearing age. Though it is noncancerous, myoma can cause discomfort and pain. There are several synonyms for the word myoma that include leiomyoma, fibroma, and fibromyoma. Leiomyoma is a smooth muscle tumor that can grow anywhere in the body, whereas a fibroma is a fibrous tissue tumor that grows on the skin or other soft tissues. Fibromyoma is a combination of both fibroma and leiomyoma, and it is commonly used to describe myoma tumors in the uterus.
