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fibrosis
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fibrosis
the formation of an abnormal amount of fibrous tissue in an organ or part as the result of inflammation, irritation, or healing
fibrosis [fī′brō·səs]
(medicine)
Growth of fibrous connective tissue in an organ or part in excess of that naturally present.
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19) Asbestos-induced pleural fibrosis is the most common radiographic finding among those exposed to asbestos.
Extrapulmonary small cell carcinoma by Heijdra, Yvonne F. / Southern Medical Journal
A post mortem examination showed cause of death to be bronchial pneumonia with a contributory factor being diffuse pleural fibrosis due to exposure to asbestos.
Man died of pneumonia by Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England)
 
 
 
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