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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.
A chest X ray at that time revealed bilateral interstitial fibrosis and a left-sided pleural density showed marked pleural fibrosis associated with a malignant neoplasm most consistent with poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma.
 
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