만성 염증이나 부상으로 인해 결합 조직이 두꺼워지고 흉터가 생기는 병적 상태
The thickening and scarring of connective tissue, often resulting from chronic inflammation or injury.
예문:
"Chronic inflammation of the liver can eventually lead to advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis."
"The patient was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, which makes breathing increasingly difficult."
"Researchers are looking for new drugs to inhibit the process of tissue fibrosis after surgery."