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fibroplasia

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fi·bro·pla·sia  (fbr-plzh, -zh-)
n.
The formation of fibrous tissue, as normally occurs in the healing of wounds.

fibro·plastic (-plstk) adj.

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Zinc: inadequate levels result in reduced collagen formation and protein synthesis, reduced epithelialisation and wound fibroplasia.
Scar An interstitial compartment with fibroplasia (collagen) and distortion of the pulmonary architecture such that the normal underlying associated structure could not be identified 11.
Retrolental Fibroplasia (retinopathy of prematurity) - Occurs
 
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