What it means
The root in words about smooth muscle. A leiomyoma is a benign tumor of smooth muscle, most often in the uterus, where it is called a fibroid; a leiomyosarcoma is a cancer of smooth muscle.
At a glance
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Related terms
smooth muscle
Muscle that works without conscious control and lines hollow organs such as the stomach, intestines, bladder, airways and blood vessels.