Fibrosis (Noun)
Meaning
Development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Pulmonary fibrosis is a serious lung disease characterized by scarring and thickening of lung tissue, which impairs lung function and breathing.
- Cirrhosis of the liver is a late stage of fibrosis where excessive scarring replaces healthy liver tissue and interferes with the liver's ability to function properly.
- Fibrosis of the skin, also known as scleroderma, causes hardening and thickening of skin tissue, leading to disfigurement and impaired movement.
- Fibrosis of the kidneys, or nephrosclerosis, occurs when excess fibrous tissue replaces healthy kidney tissue, leading to impaired kidney function and eventual failure.
- Fibrosis of the pancreas is a common complication of chronic pancreatitis, leading to the replacement of pancreatic tissue with fibrous tissue, which can cause impaired glucose regulation and other metabolic problems.