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fibrotic
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Pertaining to or characterized by fibrosis, the formation of fibrous tissue, usually as a repairative or reactive process; the term is not used with reference to formation of fibrous tissue that is a normal consitituent of an organ or tissue..
ó: eduserv.hscer.washington.edu/dermUW/lang/term1.htm...
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fibrosarcoma
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A cancer of relatively low malignancy consisting chiefly of spindle-shaped cells that tend to form collagenous fibrils
ó: duke.usask.ca/~misra/virology/stud2005/vaccines6/t...
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fibronectin
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a substance found in and around the amiotic sac (that is, the fetal membranes or bag of waters). Fibronectin may serve as a glue in and the cells of the fetal membranes. Fibronectin is released in large amounts when a woman goes into labor. It is currently being used as the basis of a test to diagnosis inevitable premature birth.
ó: www.abcbirth.com/lGlossary.html
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fibrous
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Composed of or containing fibers, ie long, threadlike structures.
ó: www.convatec.com/en_AU/tips/dictionary/wound_care....
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fibroadenoma
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A benign breast tumor commonly seen in teen-agers. Characteristic smooth, mobile (breast mouse), lobulated. Easily excised. If left over long periods may enlarge and transform into cystosarcoma phyllodes.
ó: oes.mans.eun.eg/Courses/med/surgery/graphics/cf_st...
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