fibrosis
noun
fi·bro·sis
fī-ˈbrō-səs 
: a condition marked by increase of interstitial fibrous tissue
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 23 Dec. 2024
Scar tissue can come from damage to the heart, and heart attacks are the most common cause of myocardial fibrosis.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
The genes that were more active play a role in the formation of thick, scar-like tissue (called fibrosis), as well as inflammation.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
Treatment for liver fibrosis may involve managing the underlying cause.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
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fibrosis
noun
fi·bro·sis
fī-ˈbrō-səs
: an abnormal bodily condition in which increased amounts of fibrous tissue form in other tissues compare cystic fibrosis
Medical Definition
fibrosis
noun
fi·bro·sis
fī-ˈbrō-səs
plural fibroses
-ˌsēz
: a condition marked by increase of interstitial fibrous tissue : fibrous degeneration
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