fibrinous

/ˈfaɪbroʊnəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling fibrin; consisting of or containing fibrin.

“The fibrinous tissue formed during inflammation made it difficult for the surgeon to perform the operation.”

2. noun

a fibrinous substance or deposit.

“The patient’s fibrinous fluid in the lungs was a sign of severe pneumonia.”

Synonyms

  • fibrillar
  • fibrinoid

Antonyms

  • acellular