fibrosis

American  

[fahy-broh-sis] / faɪˈbroʊ sɪs /

noun

Pathology.

1. the development in an organ of excess fibrous connective tissue.

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fibrosis British  

/ faɪˈbrəʊsɪs /

noun

1. 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

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Etymology

Origin of fibrosis

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

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Example Sentences

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fibrosis

By interfering with these signals, obakulactone reduced inflammation and fibrosis, a process involving excessive buildup of scar-like connective tissue, in rheumatoid arthritis synovial fibroblasts.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

Those with long indie-film memories will recall the role of cystic fibrosis in Kirby Dick’s alarming, inspiring 1997 documentary “Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

And a useful means of diagnosing cystic fibrosis.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

He was diagnosed three years ago with pulmonary fibrosis.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

She won for her essay titled “Salt: Enhancing Lives One Breath at a Time,” which focused on using salt water to help the breathing of young cystic fibrosis patients.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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