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fibrosis
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fi·bro·sis  (f-brss)
n.
The formation of excessive fibrous tissue, as in a reparative or reactive process.
fi·brotic (-brtk) adj.
fibrosis [faɪˈbrəʊsɪs]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) the formation of an abnormal amount of fibrous tissue in an organ or part as the result of inflammation, irritation, or healing
fibrotic  [faɪˈbrɒtɪk] adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.fibrosis - development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ
pneumoconiosis, pneumonoconiosis - chronic respiratory disease caused by inhaling metallic or mineral particles
cystic fibrosis, fibrocystic disease of the pancreas, mucoviscidosis, pancreatic fibrosis, CF - the most common congenital disease; the child's lungs and intestines and pancreas become clogged with thick mucus; caused by defect in a single gene; no cure is known
pathology - any deviation from a healthy or normal condition
myelofibrosis - fibrosis of the bone marrow
Translations
fibrosis [faɪˈbrəʊsɪs] n → fibrosi f
fibrosis [faɪˈbrəʊsɪs] n → fibrosi f


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The Schatz Technique is different from massage, or massage therapy; the focus is upon exploring tight, contracted fibrotic tissue with the aid of a proper lotion, and gradually coaxing the intense knot of dysfunctional tissue to normalize--to be fully effective, a session usually needs to last at least two hours.
The Schatz Technique by Internet Bookwatch
The Schatz Technique is different from massage, or massage therapy; the focus is upon exploring tight, contracted fibrotic tissue with the aid of a proper lotion, and gradually coaxing the intense knot of dysfunctional tissue to normalize--to be fully effective, a session usually needs to last at least two hours.
The Schatz Technique by The Bookwatch
With the reduction in the amount of light, it became clear that the mass on the left vocal fold was fibrotic.
Overcoming the epiglottis when a good examination is critical by Sataloff, Robert T. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
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