fibrosis
noun
the development in an organ of excess fibrous connective tissue.
fibrotic
-
a word derived from
fibrosis.
Example Sentences
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An experimental compound that blocked HTR2B helped preserve valve structure and improved measurements of blood flow during an early stage of fibrotic remodeling.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
"Across all of these animal models, we have consistent, reproducible results without any observable fibrotic capsule."
From Science Daily ● May 22, 2024
The wires that contact the heart often become fibrotic, but the MIT team found that when they implanted adhesive-coated wires in rats, they remained functional for at least three months, with no scar tissue formation.
From Science Daily ● May 22, 2024
Excessive collagen secretion can also cause the buildup of fibrotic tissue, a more serious condition where excess connective tissue is formed to the extent that it compromises the function of tissues and sometimes entire organs.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 24, 2024
As a result, these discoveries raise fundamental questions for the treatment of patients with fibrotic liver disease.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2023
