fibrosis
noun
fi·bro·sis
fī-ˈbrō-səs 
: a condition marked by increase of interstitial fibrous tissue
Examples of fibrosis in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The hearts of these sharks showed severe fibrosis, which happens when scar tissue accumulates and causes stiffness that can impair pumping over time, the researchers wrote.
—
Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
After a few months away from the spotlight, the royal who suffers from lung disease pulmonary fibrosis made a public appearance with her husband, Crown Prince Haakon, and their children, Prince Sverre Magnus and Princess Ingrid Alexandra.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 13 Apr. 2026
But after a while, a lot of fibrosis built up.
—Nina Agrawal, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Just one episode per month was associated with a threefold increase in advanced liver fibrosis in people with underlying metabolic liver disease, according to research from the University of Southern California (USC).
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fibrosis
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
After a few months away from the spotlight, the royal who suffers from lung disease pulmonary fibrosis made a public appearance with her husband, Crown Prince Haakon, and their children, Prince Sverre Magnus and Princess Ingrid Alexandra.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 13 Apr. 2026
But after a while, a lot of fibrosis built up.
—Nina Agrawal, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Just one episode per month was associated with a threefold increase in advanced liver fibrosis in people with underlying metabolic liver disease, according to research from the University of Southern California (USC).
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fibrosis
Cite this Entry
“Fibrosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fibrosis. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
