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fibrous
(redirected from Fibrous dysplasia)

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fi·brous  (fbrs)
adj.
1. Having, consisting of, or resembling fibers.
2. Full of sinews; tough.

fibrous·ly adv.
fibrous·ness n.

fibrous [ˈfaɪbrəs]
adj
consisting of, containing, or resembling fibres fibrous tissue
fibrously  adv
fibrousness  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.fibrous - having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute
tough - resistant to cutting or chewing
2.fibrous - (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
tough - resistant to cutting or chewing
Translations
fibrous [ˈfaɪbrəs] ADJfibroso
fibrous [ˈfaɪbrəs] adj [object, substance] → fibreux/euse
fibrous
adjfaserig
fibrous [ˈfaɪbrəs] adjfibroso/a


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Most of us develop healthy bones by drinking enough milk but this doesn't help aperson with fibrous dysplasia whose bones can shatter in asplit second THOSE OF US who tend to take our body's framework for granted would find it hard to imagine life without healthy bones.
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Abstract Fibrous dysplasia is a benign condition that can affect the skull and facial bones and cause a broad spectrum of otolaryngologic conditions.
 
 
 
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