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fibroid

[fahy-broid] / ˈfaɪ brɔɪd /


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"We found that fibroid cells were more sensitive to strain," said study lead author Rachel Warwar, MD, in UC's College of Medicine.

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

However, the prognosis was good and she had surgery earlier this year to remove part of her pancreas, her spleen, a large fibroid and 17 lymph nodes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2023

Like Medina, many women with fibroids are not told about noninvasive fibroid treatments that don’t affect fertility.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 11, 2022

Doubtless owing largely to personal reasons, lung diseases and especially fibroid phthisis formed his favourite theme, but he also discussed other subjects, such as renal inadequacy, anaemia, constipation, &c.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" by Various

The CycleTrack study hopes to improve understanding of heavy menstrual bleeding and related conditions such as endometriosis and fibroids, helping speed up diagnosis and treatment for millions of women.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

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

In addition to their use as a contraceptive, the pills are prescribed for a variety of health issues, including preventing anemia from heavy periods and treating uterine fibroids.

From Salon ● Mar. 19, 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

Cancer of the body of the uterus may complicate fibroids.

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


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