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

In animal models, turmeric components have shown potential in reducing liver scarring (fibrosis) and improving liver repair. — Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2026

In a post shared just hours before her tribute on Tuesday, Dern reflected on her mother’s idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) diagnosis. — Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026

Barrie had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and had been battling idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a degenerative disease, since 2014. — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2026

According to The New York Times, Barrie had also been living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a type of interstitial lung disease that causes breathing issues, fatigue and weight loss. — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026

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