fibroelastic
- adjective
- Specialized
- The fibroelastic tissue in the eardrum allows it to stretch and rebound effectively.
- fibroelastic tissue
- fibroelastic barriers
Examples
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The treatment of clubfoot should ideally begin in the first few days of life to take advantage of the neonate's favorable fibroelastic connective tissue (Heilig et al., 2003).
Academic text (2005) -
Counteraction is by recoil derived from fibroelastic tissue of the eardrum, ossicles, and ligaments, as in normal physiology.
Academic text (1998) -
A large portion of fibroelastic tissue infiltrating all facial tissue without limits or dissection planes was resected.
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A pattern of disease progression was identified, which is defined by the cartilaginous laryngeal framework, with the fibroelastic barriers susceptible to tumor invasion.
Academic text (1999) -
The human foreskin tissue site tested is composed of fibroelastic tissue, which is surfaced by orthokeratinized stratified squamous epithelium.
Academic text (2001) -
We conclude that although cartilaginous laryngeal structures are preserved until late in the disease course, the ability of tumors to invade the fibroelastic membranes provides them with an insidious means of escape.
Academic text (1999) -
The fibroelastic structures play a crucial role in providing flexibility and strength to various organs in the body.
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The surgeon examined the fibroelastic tissue surrounding the joints for any abnormalities.
How Elastic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word fibroelastic comes from the parts fibro- meaning 'fiber' and elastic meaning 'able to stretch'. So, fibroelastic describes tissue that has both strong fibers and stretchy parts, which lets it stretch and spring back to its shape.