fibrosis noun. [fʌɪ'brǝʊsɪs] Pl. -broses [-'brǝʊsi:z]. L19.
[from Latin fibra FIBRE + -OSIS.]
Medicine. (An) abnormal increase of fibrous tissue within an organ.
cystic fibrosis a hereditary disorder of the exocrine glands, in which the production of thick mucus leads to the blocking of the pancreatic ducts, intestines, bronchi, etc.

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