leiomyoma
|lei-o-my-o-ma|
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/ˌlaɪoʊmaɪˈoʊmə/
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/ˌlaɪəʊmaɪˈəʊmə/
smooth muscle tumor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'leiomyoma' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'leios' meaning 'smooth' and 'myoma' meaning 'muscle tumor'.
Historical Evolution
'leios' and 'myoma' combined in medical terminology to form the modern English word 'leiomyoma'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'smooth muscle tumor', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/13 06:40