fibrosis

[ fahy-broh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

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

fibrosis

/ faɪˈbrəʊsɪs; faɪˈbrɒtɪk /

noun

1. the formation of an abnormal amount of fibrous tissue in an organ or part as the result of inflammation, irritation, or healing

Derived Forms

• fibrotic, adjective

Other Words From

• fi·brot·ic [fahy-, brot, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fibrosis¹

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

Example Sentences

Instead the Human Cell Atlas project has revealed there are thousands of cell types, with some appearing to be culprits in diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and cystic fibrosis.

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There are more than 500 people living with cystic fibrosis in Northern Ireland.

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The radio legend was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a severe respiratory illness that can make breathing very difficult.

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She says it has meant treatments for conditions like cystic fibrosis and hepatitis B are getting NHS funding.

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Walker has pulmonary fibrosis, which is scarring of the lungs.

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