fibrosis
//faɪˈbroʊsɪs//
Noun
fibrosisSingular
fibrosesPlural
1
The pathological thickening and scarring of connective tissue, usually as a result of injury or chronic inflammation.
The doctor explained that pulmonary fibrosis causes scarring in the lungs.
2
A medical condition characterized by the excessive formation of fibrous tissue in an organ or tissue.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with pulmonary fibrosis after reviewing the CT scan.