fibroplasia

[fahy-bruh-pley-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh] /ˌfaɪ brəˈpleɪ ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə/

noun, Medicine/Medical.

the formation of fibrous tissue.

Origin of fibroplasia

1925-1930

From New Latin, dating back to 1925-30; See origin at fibro-, -plasia

Related forms

fibroplastic

[fahy-bruh-plas-tik] /ˌfaɪ brəˈplæs tɪk/ (Show IPA), adjective

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fibroplasia in Medicine

fibroplasia fi·bro·pla·sia (fī'brə-plā'zhə, -zhē-ə)
n.
The formation of fibrous tissue, as normally occurs in the healing of wounds.

fi'bro·plas'tic (-plās'tĭk) adj.

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