Meaning & use
Fibroplasia
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The formation of fibrous tissue, typically as part of wound healing or in response to inflammation.
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Fibroplasia occurs during the proliferative phase of wound healing, as fibroblasts produce new collagen.
Excessive fibroplasia can lead to thickened scar tissue such as keloids.
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A key stage in the body's repair process; abnormal fibroplasia is linked to conditions like keloid scarring and certain lung diseases.
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