leiomyomata

lei·o·my·o·ma

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lahy-oh-mahy-oh-muh]
- /ˌlaɪ oʊ maɪˈoʊ mə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lahy-oh-mahy-oh-muh]
- /ˌlaɪ oʊ maɪˈoʊ mə/

Definitions of leiomyomata word

noun plural leiomyomata a benign tumor composed of nonstriated muscular tissue. 1
noun plural leiomyomata benign tumours, consisting of muscle fibres, that can occur in any organ but are most commonly found in the uterus 0

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Origin of leiomyomata

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; < Greek leîo(s) smooth + myoma

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Parts of speech for Leiomyomata

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leiomyomata popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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