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fibrosis

/ˌfaɪˈbrɒsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does fibrosis mean?

noun

The formation of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ or tissue, often as a result of injury or disease.

Example

"The doctor explained that the patient's lungs were suffering from pulmonary fibrosis, a condition that made it difficult to breathe."

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