Question

which of the following is the tumor of muscle that in the uterus is known as the fibroid?
leiomyoma
rhabdomyoma
embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma
myxoma

Explanation:

Leiomyoma is a benign tumor of smooth - muscle origin and is the type of muscle tumor in the uterus known as a fibroid. Rhabdomyoma is a tumor of striated muscle, embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma is a malignant striated - muscle tumor, and myxoma is a tumor composed of mucous - like connective tissue.

Answer:

Leiomyoma