noun
Uncommon
fibrosis
feye-BROH-sihs
Fibrosis (noun) means the buildup of excess fibrous tissue in an organ, often as a result of injury or disease. Example: “Years of heavy drinking can lead to fibrosis of the liver.”
noun
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The buildup of excess fibrous tissue in an organ, often as a result of injury or disease.
"Years of heavy drinking can lead to fibrosis of the liver."
How to use fibrosis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA medical condition where scar-like fibrous tissue builds up in an organ.
Common pairings
liver fibrosis
cystic fibrosis
pulmonary fibrosis
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Word forms
- Plural
- fibroses
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Etymology
From fibro- ("fiber") plus the medical suffix -osis, meaning a diseased condition.
Rhymes for fibrosis
meiosis
mitosis
osmosis
stenosis
acidosis
zoonosis
cyanosis
necrosis
neurosis
hypnosis
silicosis
apoptosis
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Frequently asked questions
What does “fibrosis” mean?
The word “fibrosis” means the buildup of excess fibrous tissue in an organ, often as a result of injury or disease. In plain terms, a medical condition where scar-like fibrous tissue builds up in an organ.
How do you pronounce “fibrosis”?
“Fibrosis” is pronounced feye-BROH-sihs (/faɪˈbɹoʊsɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “fibrosis” in a sentence?
Here is “fibrosis” used in a sentence: “Years of heavy drinking can lead to fibrosis of the liver.”
What part of speech is “fibrosis”?
“Fibrosis” is a noun.
Is “fibrosis” a common word?
“Fibrosis” is an uncommon word in modern English.
