noun

fibrosis

feye-BROH-sihs

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

fibroses plural

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Years of heavy drinking can lead to _____ of the liver.

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

necrosis neurosis hypnosis diagnosis prognosis symbiosis halitosis psychosis cirrhosis sclerosis scoliosis thrombosis