Fibrosis

ahd-5
  • noun. The formation of excessive fibrous tissue, as in a reparative or reactive process.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. In pathology, the development in an organ of a substance of fibrous texture.
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  • noun. The formation of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ
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  • noun. development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ
    • cross-reference
    arteriocapillary fibrosis  
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    pathology  
    Hyponym
    Words that are more specific
    cf  cystic fibrosis  fibrocystic disease of the pancreas  mucoviscidosis  myelofibrosis  
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    acidosis  apotheosis  arteriosclerosis  asbestosis  cirrhosis  
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    acidosis  alkalosis  autoimmunity  bronchitis  cirrhosis  
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