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fibrosis in British English

(faɪˈbrəʊsɪs)
noun
the formation of an abnormal amount of fibrous tissue in an organ or part as the result of inflammation, irritation, or healing
Derived forms
fibrotic (faɪˈbrɒtɪk)
adjective

fibrosis in American English

(faɪˈbroʊsɪs)
noun
an excessive growth of fibrous connective tissue in an organ, part, or tissue, esp. in response to an injury
Derived forms
fibrotic (fiˈbrotic) (faɪˈbrɑtɪk)
adjective
Word origin
ModL < fibro- + -osis

Examples of 'fibrosis' in a sentence
fibrosis

The device is seen as being particularly beneficial for patients waiting for a lung transplant, such as people with cystic fibrosis.
Smithsonian Mag (2017)
For example, cystic fibrosis patients are advised to exercise regularly but may not want to do so in groups because of the risk of infection.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This is not the only problem facing families with a history of cystic fibrosis.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
But the smiles hid her battle with cystic fibrosis and epilepsy.
The Sun (2006)
The cause of death was given as pulmonary fibrosis.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He had pulmonary fibrosis diagnosed last month.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
He was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when he was about 18 months old.
The Sun (2011)
Our two-year-old son has cystic fibrosis and needs lots of attention.
The Sun (2007)
In one recent case a young cystic fibrosis sufferer was given the lungs of a donor who had smoked for 30 years.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
I want to give hope to others with cystic fibrosis by showing them a diagnosis isn't the end.
The Sun (2014)
It has also been found to help sufferers of cystic fibrosis, chronic heart failure, muscular dystrophy and asthma.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
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