fibrinoid

noun, often attributive

fi·bri·noid | \ ˈfi-brə-ˌnȯid

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Definition of fibrinoid

: a homogeneous acidophilic refractile material that somewhat resembles fibrin and is formed in the walls of blood vessels and in connective tissue in some pathological conditions and normally in the placenta

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The first known use of fibrinoid was in 1910

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fibrinoid

noun, often attributive

fi·bri·noid | \ ˈfib-rə-ˌnȯid

, ˈfīb-

\

Medical Definition of fibrinoid

: a homogeneous acidophilic refractile material that somewhat resembles fibrin and is formed in the walls of blood vessels and in connective tissue in some pathological conditions and normally in the placenta

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