fibrosis
noun
fi·bro·sis
fī-ˈbrō-səs 
: a condition marked by increase of interstitial fibrous tissue
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The accumulation of fat and resulting inflammation could lead to more permanent damage over time, such as scarring of your liver, known as liver fibrosis.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The biotech soared 35% after saying its TETON-2 study evaluating the use of nebulized Tyvaso (treprostinil) Inhalation Solution to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis met its primary efficacy endpoint .
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Over time, that short-term fibrosis can become cirrhosis, or serious permanent scarring.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2025
Over time, this can lead to scarring (fibrosis) or severe liver disease (cirrhosis) that may require a transplant.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The biotech soared 35% after saying its TETON-2 study evaluating the use of nebulized Tyvaso (treprostinil) Inhalation Solution to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis met its primary efficacy endpoint .
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Over time, that short-term fibrosis can become cirrhosis, or serious permanent scarring.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2025
Over time, this can lead to scarring (fibrosis) or severe liver disease (cirrhosis) that may require a transplant.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Fibrosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fibrosis. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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fibrosis
noun
fi·bro·sis
fī-ˈbrō-səs
: an abnormal bodily condition in which increased amounts of fibrous tissue form in other tissues compare cystic fibrosis
Medical Definition
fibrosis
noun
fi·bro·sis
fī-ˈbrō-səs
plural fibroses
-ˌsēz
: a condition marked by increase of interstitial fibrous tissue : fibrous degeneration
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