Look up: fibrosis

1. fibrosis
   [n] - development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ
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2. Fibrosis
   An abnormal increase in fibrous tissue in a part of the body. Occurs as a side effect of radiotherapy. Makes the affected tissue less stretchy.
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3. Fibrosis
   abnormal formation of connective or scar tissue
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4. Fibrosis
   Thickening of tissue.
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5. fibrosis
   Deposition of avascular collagen-rich matrix (fibrous tissue) in a wound, usually as a consequence of slow fibrinolysis or extensive tissue damage as in sites of chronic inflammation.
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6. fibrosis
   The formation of fibrous tissue, fibroid or fibrous degeneration ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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7. fibrosis
   noun development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ
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8. fibrosis
   (fi-bro´sis) formation of fibrous tissue; see also fibroid degeneration. adj., fibrot´ic, adj. .
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9. fibrosis
   (from the article `silicosis`) The symptoms of silicosis are shortness of breath that is followed by coughing, difficulty in breathing, and weakness. These symptoms are all related ... Asbestos fibres that have been inhaled remain in the lungs for years and eventually cause excessive scarring and fibrosis, resulting in a stiffening ... ...
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10. fibrosis
    the formation of fibrous tissue; fibroid or fibrous degeneration
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11. fibrosis
    fibrosis 1. Development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ. 2. The formation of fibrous, or scar tissue, which is usually a result of an infection, injury, or surgical operation.
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12. Fibrosis
    Fibrosis is the formation of an abnormal amount of fibrous tissue in an organ or body part as the result of inflammation, irritation, or healing.
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13. fibrosis
    Type: Term Pronunciation: fī-brō′sis Definitions: 1. Formation of fibrous tissue as a reparative or reactive process, as opposed to formation of fibrous tissue as a normal constituent of an organ or tissue.
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14. FIBROSIS
    Formation of fibrous tissue; scarring.
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15. Fibrosis
    Formation of fibrous tissue as a reaction or as a repair process; may be result of treatment and/or disease.
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16. Fibrosis
    Fibrosis is the replacement of normal tissue with scar tissue. The formation of scar tissue near the nerve root (also called epidural fibrosis) is a common occurrence after back surgery and often occurs for patients with successful surgical outcomes as well as for those with continued or recurrent l...
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17. fibrosis
    The growth of fibrous tissue.
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18. Fibrosis
    `Fibrosis` is the formation of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ or tissue in a reparative or reactive process. This is as opposed to formation of fibrous tissue as a normal constituent of an organ or tissue. Scarring is confluent fibrosis that obliterates the architecture of the underlyi...
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