fibrous


Definition: Meaning of, fibrous in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈfʌɪbrəs /

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  1. consisting of many fibres or looking like fibres
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fibrous used in phrases

  • fibrous astrocyte (noun)
    1. star-shaped cells with long processes; found in the white matter of the brain and spinal cord
  • fibrous dysplasia of bone (noun)
    1. a disturbance in which bone that is undergoing lysis is replaced by an abnormal proliferation of fibrous tissue resulting in bone lesions or skin lesions
  • fibrous joint (noun)
    1. especially between the bones of the skull an immovable joint
  • fibrous tissue (noun)
    1. tissue consisting of or containing fibers in both animals and plants
  • fibrous-rooted begonia (noun)
    1. any of numerous begonias having fibrous rather than tuberous or rhizomatous roots
  • monostotic fibrous dysplasia (noun)
    1. fibrous dysplasia of bone confined to a single bone
  • polyostotic fibrous dysplasia (noun)
    1. fibrous dysplasia of bone affecting multiple bones
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