fibrosis
noun
fi·bro·sis
fī-ˈbrō-səs 
: a condition marked by increase of interstitial fibrous tissue
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Mette-Marit, 51, is suffering from pulmonary fibrosis, described by the Mayo Clinic as a condition that irreparably damages and scars the lungs, leading to shortness of breath.
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Greg Norman, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
These health conditions contribute to a buildup of fat in the liver, experts say, which can then lead to fibrosis, or scarring of the liver.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
Research at Stanford University also showed that the AI co-scientist's ideas about treatment for liver fibrosis were worthy of further study.
—Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 19 Feb. 2025
Red light therapy has also reduced other complications from cancer treatment, including oral ulcers, scars and fibrosis.
—Praveen Arany, The Conversation, 24 Jan. 2025
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Greg Norman, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
These health conditions contribute to a buildup of fat in the liver, experts say, which can then lead to fibrosis, or scarring of the liver.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
Research at Stanford University also showed that the AI co-scientist's ideas about treatment for liver fibrosis were worthy of further study.
—Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 19 Feb. 2025
Red light therapy has also reduced other complications from cancer treatment, including oral ulcers, scars and fibrosis.
—Praveen Arany, The Conversation, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Fibrosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fibrosis. Accessed 22 Mar. 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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