fibrosis

noun

fi·​bro·​sis fī-ˈbrō-səs 

: a condition marked by increase of interstitial fibrous tissue

fibrotic

fī-ˈbrä-tik 

adjective

Examples of fibrosis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Older age not only increases the risk of fat accumulation in the liver but can also increase the risk of disease progression to fibrosis (scarring) and liver cancer. —Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 12 July 2025

Therapeutic Approaches to Reproductive Longevity The potential market for therapeutics targeting ovarian fibrosis is substantial. —Samantha Walravens, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025

Bernabé Williams Figueroa Sr. died in 2001 due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a type of IDL. —Scott Thompson, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025

If left untreated, fibrosis can progress to cirrhosis, which can lead to permanent liver damage and liver failure. —Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 13 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing fibrosis

• cystic fibrosis

Rhymes for fibrosis

• cirrhosis
• gliosis
• hypnosis
• ichthyosis
• ketosis
• kurtosis
• lordosis
• meiosis
• miosis
• mitosis
• mycosis
• narcosis

Kids Definition

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