the growth of fibrous tissue, as in wound healing or in certain diseases
Origin of fibroplasia
ModL: see fibro- and -plasiafibroplasia
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fibroplasia
noun
The formation of fibrous tissue, as normally occurs in the healing of wounds.
Related Forms:
- fi′bro·plas′tic
adjective
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fibroplasia - Medical Definition
n.
The formation of fibrous tissue, as normally occurs in the healing of wounds.
Related Forms:
- fi′bro·plas′tic (-plăs′tĭk)
adj.
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