leiomyomatosis

leiomyomatosis
The state of having multiple leiomyomas throughout the body.
- l. peritonealis disseminata a benign condition characterized by multiple small nodules on abdominal and pelvic peritoneum grossly mimicking disseminated ovarian cancer but with histologic characteristics of benign myoma; often associated with recent pregnancy.

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leio·my·o·ma·to·sis (li″o-mi″o-mə-toґsis) a condition in which multiple leiomyomas occur throughout the body.

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