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Answer for the clue "Benign tumor of smooth muscle (usually in the uterus or digestive tract) ", 9 letters:
leiomyoma

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Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context pathology English) A non-cancerous tumor of smooth muscle.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. benign tumor of smooth muscle (usually in the uterus or digestive tract)

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A leiomyoma , also known as fibroids , is a benign smooth muscle tumor that very rarely becomes cancer (0.1%). They can occur in any organ, but the most common forms occur in the uterus , small bowel , and the esophagus . Polycythemia may occur due to increased ...