fibrosis
[ fahy-broh-sis ]
nounPathology.
the development in an organ of excess fibrous connective tissue.
Origin of fibrosis
1Other words from fibrosis
- fi·brot·ic [fahy-brot-ik], /faɪˈbrɒt ɪk/, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for fibrosis
fibrosis
/ (faɪˈbrəʊsɪs) /
noun
the formation of an abnormal amount of fibrous tissue in an organ or part as the result of inflammation, irritation, or healing
Derived forms of fibrosis
- fibrotic (faɪˈbrɒtɪk), adjective
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