fibro-

1. a combining form meaning “fiber,” used in the formation of compound words:

   fibrolite.

fibro-

¹

combining_form

1. indicating fibrous tissue

   fibroin

   fibrosis

2. indicating fibre

   fibrocement

fibro

²

/ ˈfaɪbrəʊ /

noun

1. 1. short for fibrocement
   2. ( as modifier )

      a fibro shack

2. a house built of fibrocement

Word History and Origins

Origin of fibro-¹

Combining form representing Latin fibra fiber

Word History and Origins

Origin of fibro-¹

from Latin fibra fibre

Example Sentences

The section of the stalk shows a single U-shaped fibro-vascular bundle, and a strong outer sclerenchymatous sheath.

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The root-stock contains six or eight roundish or flattened fibro-vascular bundles arranged in a circle near the outer surface.

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The fibro-vascular system in the leaf constitutes the venation.

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Threads of fibro-vascular tissue in a leaf, petal, or other flat organ.

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The fibro-vascular bundles consist mainly of bast and wood fibers and vessels.

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