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fibroblast growth factor
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Belongs to the FGF family of proteins that are involved in proliferation and differentiation of several cell types. It binds to receptors belonging to the tyrosine kinase family.
ó: www.jco.org/cgi/glossarylookup
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fibrosis
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formation of scar-like (fibrous) tissue. This can occur anywhere in the body.
ó: www.cancer.org/docroot/GRY/GRY_0.asp
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fibrosis
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Growth of fibrous tissue in the liver where there is usually liver cell damage or destruction. Fibrosis can lead to cirrhosis, an even more serious liver disease.
ó: www.hepb.org/hepb/glossary.htm
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fibroblast
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A stellate (star-shaped) or spindle-shaped cell with cytoplasmic processes present in connective tissue, capable of forming collagen fibers. (SMD)
ó: www.bioethics.gov/reports/stemcell/glossary.html
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fibrositis
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A disease involving pain in muscles or joints with no clinical signs of inflammation; also known as fibromyalgia.
ó: www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/42/15...
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