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fibr

fiber

Related forms: fibr · 6 words in this dictionary

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6 words

A very small fiber or threadlike structure, especially one forming part of a biological cell or tissue.

fibr+il

Shared component: fibr · fiber

an insoluble protein formed from fibrinogen during the clotting of blood, forming a fibrous network that traps blood cells.

fibr+in

Shared component: fibr · fiber

Resembling or composed of fibrous tissue

fibr+oid

Shared component: fibr · fiber

the development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ or part, typically as a reparative or reactive process.

fibr+osis

Shared component: fibr · fiber

A benign tumor that develops from the cells forming the protective sheath around nerve fibers.

neuro+fibr+oma

Shared component: fibr · fiber

fibroticExtended relation

Relating to or characterized by fibrosis, the thickening and scarring of connective tissue.

fibr+o+tic

Extended relation: fibr · fiber