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
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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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