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fibro

fibro

1 9.6
A word used for medical problems that affect body tissue made of fibres
  • noun
  • Jargon
: tejido fibroso
  • Research on fibro has led to new treatments for connective tissue disorders.

Examples

  • The doctor explained that fibro changes can affect muscle function.

  • Some patients with chronic pain refer to their condition simply as fibro.

  • She was diagnosed with fibro last year.

  • The doctor explained the symptoms of fibro to me.

  • Many people with chronic pain find that fibro can affect their daily lives significantly.

  • The support group focuses on sharing experiences related to fibro and its impact on health.

  • Living with fibro can be challenging, but there are treatments available to help manage symptoms.

Synonyms

fibrous tissue
vsfibro
  • Specialized
2 4.2

A mass of fibers that supports and connects body parts in animals or plants

is an informal medical term for the same body material made of strands

Surface Forms

fibro singular
fibros plural

Etymology

Fibro in medical talk comes from the root fibro- meaning 'fiber', the same idea behind the words fiber and fibrous. So doctors and patients use fibro to refer to fibrous tissue or conditions that involve these fibers.