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

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 notes

In plain EnglishA medical condition where scar-like fibrous tissue builds up in an organ.

Common pairings

liver fibrosis cystic fibrosis pulmonary fibrosis

Word forms

fibroses plural

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Etymology

From fibro- ("fiber") plus the medical suffix -osis, meaning a diseased condition.

Rhymes for fibrosis

meiosis mitosis osmosis stenosis necrosis neurosis hypnosis diagnosis prognosis symbiosis halitosis psychosis

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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.