fibrosis

noun

fi·​bro·​sis fī-ˈbrō-səs How to pronounce fibrosis (audio)
: a condition marked by increase of interstitial fibrous tissue
fibrotic adjective

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If left untreated, fibrosis can progress to cirrhosis, which can lead to permanent liver damage and liver failure. Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 13 Mar. 2025 His health issues continued in 2018 when he was diagnosed with systemic sclerosis, a chronic disease characterized by diffuse fibrosis and vascular abnormalities in the skin, joints and internal organs. Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024 That rise included more progressive massive fibrosis, the most severe form of the disease, and more cases among younger miners. 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 See All Example Sentences for fibrosis

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fibrosis was in 1873

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“Fibrosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fibrosis. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

fibrosis

noun
fi·​bro·​sis fī-ˈbrō-səs How to pronounce fibrosis (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce fibrosis (audio)
plural fibroses -ˌsēz How to pronounce fibrosis (audio)
: a condition marked by increase of interstitial fibrous tissue : fibrous degeneration

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