Myomectomy - Glossary

Glossary

Fibroids: They are benign tumors of the smooth muscle of the uterus and are the most common reason for performing a hysterectomy

Polyp: A growth that protrudes from a mucous membrane

Anesthesia: Loss of feeling or sensation resulting from the administration of certain drugs or gases

Endometrium : The layer of tissue that lines the uterus