Fibroproliferation
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 proliferation of fibroblasts countable, uncountable
"Regarding the pathogenesis of RVO, various proinflammatory cytokines and angiogenic growth factors induced by hypoxia have been implicated in increased microvascular permeability, inflammation, and fibroproliferation by controlling the inner blood-retinal barrier breakdown, extracellular matrix cytoskeletal remodeling, and endothelial-mesenchymal cell transition."
Example
More examples"Regarding the pathogenesis of RVO, various proinflammatory cytokines and angiogenic growth factors induced by hypoxia have been implicated in increased microvascular permeability, inflammation, and fibroproliferation by controlling the inner blood-retinal barrier breakdown, extracellular matrix cytoskeletal remodeling, and endothelial-mesenchymal cell transition."
Etymology
From fibro- + proliferation.
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