Fibrosis

Any pathological condition where fibrous connective tissue invades any organ, usually as a consequence of inflammation or other injury.

Year introduced: 1987

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Tree Number(s): C23.550.355

MeSH Unique ID: D005355

Entry Terms:

• Fibroses
• Cirrhosis

Previous Indexing:

• specific organ/pathology (1966-1986)

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Pathologic Processes
Fibrosis
Cicatrix
Cicatrix, Hypertrophic
Keloid
Tissue Adhesions
Liver Cirrhosis
Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic
Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary
Liver Cirrhosis, Experimental
Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy
Peritoneal Fibrosis
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome
Retroperitoneal Fibrosis