The presence of fibroid tumors is a common diagnosis in fertile women over 40 years of age.Because they are derived from the smooth muscle of the uterus, they are called
A) chloromas
B) leiomyomas
C) rhabdomyomas
D) sarcomas

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Fibroid tumors are derived from the smooth muscle of the uterus, which is called the myometrium. The medical term for these types of tumors is leiomyomas. Chloromas are a type of tumor that arise from certain white blood cells, rhabdomyomas arise from skeletal muscle cells, and sarcomas are a broad category of tumors that can arise from various types of connective tissues, including muscle tissue (such as leiomyosarcomas). However, none of these terms accurately describe fibroid tumors.

The Presence of Fibroid Tumors Is a Common Diagnosis in Fertile