fibrogenesis
noun
fi·bro·gen·e·sis
ˌfī-brə-ˈjen-ə-səs 
plural fibrogeneses
-ˌsēz
: the development or proliferation of fibers or fibrous tissue
pulmonary fibrogenesis resulting from inhalation of asbestos
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“Fibrogenesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/fibrogenesis. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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