fibro-

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

Nearby words

fibrinous pleurisy, fibrinous polyp, fibrinous rhinitis, fibrinuria, fibro, fibro-, fibroadenoma, fibroadipose, fibroareolar, fibroblast, fibrocarcinoma

Also especially before a vowel, fibr-.

Origin of fibro-

combining form representing Latin fibra fiber

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British Dictionary definitions for fibro-

fibro-

combining form

indicating fibrous tissuefibroin; fibrosis

indicating fibrefibrocement

Word Origin for fibro-

from Latin fibra fibre

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Medicine definitions for fibro-

fibro-

pref.

Fiber, especially fibrous tissue:fibrocyst.