fibrosis

/fɪˈbroʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

the process of becoming fibrous, especially in the formation of scar tissue in the body, or a condition characterized by the formation of fibrous tissue.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with pulmonary fibrosis, a condition that affects the lungs.”

Synonyms

  • fibromatosis
  • fibrosis
  • sclerosis

Antonyms

  • degeneration