A benign tumor of smooth muscle origin is called a:
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Correct answer: Leiomyoma
A leiomyoma is a benign tumor of smooth muscle (common in the uterus as 'fibroids'). A lipoma is a benign tumor of fat tissue. The 'sarcoma' suffix would indicate malignancy.
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