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fibroid

[fahy-broid] / ˈfaɪ brɔɪd /


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Researchers at the University of Cincinnati found different signaling pathways being used by the fibroid cells compared to the uterine cells.

From Science Daily Dec. 21, 2023

And she's been really satisfied with the service, like when she had a fibroid recently.

From Salon Oct. 30, 2023

She had no presence in Southern California, the state’s population center, and she had repeatedly postponed surgery for fibroid tumors that were sapping her energy.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 29, 2023

“It’s the biggest question in fibroid research,” she says.

From Washington Post Dec. 11, 2022

Cases requiring careful and delicate Surgery, the removal of fibroid tumors, and in fact any operation of whatever nature will receive the best and most scientific treatment and care in this institution.

From Philosophy of Osteopathy by Still, A. T. (Andrew Taylor)

Drugs often have more than one application, and Brandi said continuous research is needed not just for abortion and miscarriage care, but to better treat a gamut of health issues such as uterine fibroids.

From Barron's May 10, 2026

Williams, 45, had every right to be giddy after a successful return to the court following a 16-month hiatus, during which she underwent a medical procedure to remove fibroids from her uterus last July.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2025

There should be more ways to provide relief to people who have heavy periods and pain, whether it’s from fibroids, PCOS, or endometriosis, diseases that doctors have known about for over 90 years.

From Slate Jul. 15, 2025

But this can also make patients more hesitant to get an IUD for conditions that they are sometimes recommended to treat, like endometriosis, heavy periods, fibroids or menopause, Wu said.

From Salon Nov. 25, 2024

When fibroids are complicated by pregnancy, impaction and consequent abortion may take place, or a cervical myoma may offer a mechanical obstacle to delivery or lead to serious post partem haemorrhage.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various




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