fibrosis

Noun

Meaning

development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

fibre scleroderma fiber textile fibrous adhesion aortic cystic histological angiogenesis fibroid acidosis histologic fibroma bursitis

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Hypernyms

pathology

Hyponyms

cystic fibrosis CF mucoviscidosis myelofibrosis pancreatic fibrosis fibrocystic disease of the pancreas

Phrases with the word

hepatic fibrosis dust fibrosis interstitial pulmonary fibrosis pulmonary fibrosis cystic fibrosis chloride pump cystic fibrosis of the pancreas

Examples

About 20% of cases of cystic fibrosis present with meconium ileus, while approximately 20% of one series of cases of meconium ileus did not have cystic fibrosis. Source: Internet

According to the report, an X-ray conducted on a patient’s lungs six weeks after he left the hospital revealed thin white lines known as reticular shadowing, which could indicate the early signs of scarring or pulmonary fibrosis. Source: Internet

According to a Kaiser Permanente report, 87% of babies diagnosed with cystic fibrosis before birth are tragically aborted. Source: Internet

Additionally, there have been numerous animal and other experimental clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of bacteriophages for various diseases, such as infected burns and wounds, and cystic fibrosis associated lung infections, among others. Source: Internet

Among all pathologies, excessive liver fat, high glycemic index and fibrosis are major treatment challenges. Source: Internet

But she claimed Mr Hancock's response did not map out a way forward for at-risk people like her 10-year-old son Stanley who has autism and cystic fibrosis. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

fibroscopy fibrose fibrosing fibrositis fibrosity fibroskeleton