fibrosis
noun
fi·bro·sis
fī-ˈbrō-səs 
: a condition marked by increase of interstitial fibrous tissue
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That rise included more progressive massive fibrosis, the most severe form of the disease, and more cases among younger miners.
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Chris Kenning, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Proper treatment can help the liver heal from minor damage, including fibrosis.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 16 Mar. 2025
May Improve Oral Health Drinking aloe vera has been found to treat certain oral conditions, such as:
Oral submucous fibrosis (a precancerous condition caused by inflammation)11
Bacteria growth12
Oral mucositis (a common side effect of chemotherapy that causes painful mouth sores)1314
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—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Chronic lung conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary hypertension, and pulmonary fibrosis can cause chronic shortness of breath,1 which may be especially noticeable when exercising or walking.
—Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
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Chris Kenning, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Proper treatment can help the liver heal from minor damage, including fibrosis.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 16 Mar. 2025
May Improve Oral Health Drinking aloe vera has been found to treat certain oral conditions, such as:
Oral submucous fibrosis (a precancerous condition caused by inflammation)11
Bacteria growth12
Oral mucositis (a common side effect of chemotherapy that causes painful mouth sores)1314
7.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Chronic lung conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary hypertension, and pulmonary fibrosis can cause chronic shortness of breath,1 which may be especially noticeable when exercising or walking.
—Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
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“Fibrosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fibrosis. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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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
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