fibrosis

American

[fahy-broh-sis] / faɪˈbroʊ sɪs /

noun

Pathology.

the development in an organ of excess fibrous connective tissue.

fibrosis British

/ faɪˈbrəʊsɪs, faɪˈbrɒtɪk /

noun

the formation of an abnormal amount of fibrous tissue in an organ or part as the result of inflammation, irritation, or healing

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Other Word Forms

fibrotic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of fibrosis

First recorded in 1870–75; fibr- + -osis

Example Sentences

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The Cystic Fibrosis Trust says the shortages have caused "significant worry and stress for those affected".

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2025

Isaac was the first baby with Cystic Fibrosis in the world to be diagnosed from birth and enrolled directly onto a trial of these ground-breaking treatments.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2024

The study included the first baby in the world with Cystic Fibrosis to be diagnosed from birth and enrolled directly onto a trial of this sort.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2024

Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited condition that leads to problems with breathing and digestion, and affects about one in every 2,500 babies born in the UK.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2023

They were all the same—the March of Dimes, Habitat for Humanity, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, all for hundreds.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman

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