fibrosis
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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How to use fibrosis in a sentence
Scientists are also testing synthetic versions of llama nanobodies as technologies for treating diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
Llamas are hotter than ever. Here’s why. | By Emily Wakild/The Conversation | December 21, 2020 | Popular-ScienceCompanies are working to find ways to use mRNA for flu vaccines, as well as treatments for heart failure and cystic fibrosis.
Moderna vaccine cleared in U.S., boosting immunization effort | Verne Kopytoff | December 19, 2020 | FortuneOther companies are working on designing therapeutics for type 1 diabetes, cystic fibrosis, and hemophilia, among others.
Two women just won the Nobel Prize for their work on the gene-editing technique CRISPR | Claire Maldarelli | October 7, 2020 | Popular-ScienceOne example would be two people with cystic fibrosis who want to have kids.
The “staged rollout” of gene-modified babies could start with sickle-cell disease | Amy Nordrum | September 3, 2020 | MIT Technology ReviewSuch disorders include Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Tay-Sachs disease and cystic fibrosis.
Strict new guidelines lay out a path to heritable human gene editing | Tina Hesman Saey | September 3, 2020 | Science News
British Dictionary definitions for fibrosis
/ (faɪˈbrəʊsɪs) /
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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