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a combining form meaning “fiber,” used in the formation of compound words: fibrolite.
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Also especially before a vowel, fibr-.
Origin of fibro-
Combining form representing Latin fibrafiber
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British Dictionary definitions for fibro- (1 of 2)
fibro
/ (ˈfaɪbrəʊ) /
noun Australian informal
- short for fibrocement
- (as modifier)a fibro shack
a house built of fibrocement
British Dictionary definitions for fibro- (2 of 2)
fibro-
combining form
indicating fibrous tissuefibroin; fibrosis
indicating fibrefibrocement
Word Origin for fibro-
from Latin fibra fibre
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Medical definitions for fibro-
fibro-
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Fiber, especially fibrous tissue:fibrocyst.
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