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fibrocystic

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fibrocystic /fi·bro·cys·tic/ (-sis´tik) characterized by an overgrowth of fibrous tissue and development of cystic spaces, especially in a gland.
fi·bro·cys·tic (fbr-sstk)
adj.
Characterized by increased fibrosis and cystic spaces, especially in glandular tissue.
fibrocystic
[-sis′tik]
pertaining to a fibrocyst or cystic fibroma.
fibrocystic
characterized by an overgrowth of fibrous tissue and the development of cystic spaces, especially in a gland.


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