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fibrosis
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Scarring; production of dense, firm tissue in response to previous tissue damage or disease
ó: glenlivet.mph.ed.ac.uk/endo/private/glossary.htm
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fibroid tumor
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Growth made up of fibrous tissue
ó: www.umdnj.edu/hsweb/research_glossary/f.htm
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fibromyalgia
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a condition which affects the muscles and ligaments but does not damage the joints. It is a common condition and can be severe. In fibro-my-algia the fibrous tissues (fibro-) and muscles (-my) are affected by pain (-algia) and tenderness. Fatigue is often the most severe aspect of fibromyalgia.
ó: www.arc.org.uk/about_arth/glossary.htm
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fibroblast
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A term applied to a cell of connective tissue that is separated from similar cells by some degree of matrix material; fibroblasts secrete elastin and collagen protein fibers. PICTURE
ó: www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/BIOBK/BioBook...
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fibrous
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(FYE-brus) -- Having structures resembling fibers.
ó: www.psfdev.com/los/glossary/pltpts.html
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