# Fibroid

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'''Fibroid''' most commonly refers to a [uterine fibroid](/source/uterine_fibroid), but may also refer to:

* [Leiomyoma](/source/Leiomyoma)<!-- or [myoma](/source/myoma) ([smooth muscle cells](/source/smooth_muscle_cells)) (not [WP:DABMENTIONED](/source/WP%3ADABMENTIONED) in either)-->, a benign smooth muscle tumor (often found in the uterus)
** [Uterine fibroid](/source/Uterine_fibroid), a leiomyoma in the uterus
* [Fibroma](/source/Fibroma), a tumor of fibrous connective tissue usually found on the skin
* [Inflammatory fibroid polyp](/source/Inflammatory_fibroid_polyp), in the colon

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