The presence of uterine fibroids 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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Uterine fibroids are also known as leiomyomas, as they are derived from the smooth muscle cells (leiomyocytes) of the uterus. Chloromas are tumors arising from immature cells of the bone marrow; rhabdomyomas are tumors arising from skeletal muscle cells; and sarcomas are a type of cancer that can arise from various types of cells, including smooth muscle cells, but uterine fibroids are generally considered benign.

The Presence of Uterine Fibroids Is a Common Diagnosis in Fertile