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fibromatosis
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fibromatosis /fi·bro·ma·to·sis/ (fi-bro?mah-to´sis)
1. the presence of multiple fibromas.
2. the formation of a fibrous, tumor-like nodule arising from the deep fascia, with a tendency to local recurrence.

aggressive fibromatosis  desmoid tumor, particularly one that is extra-abdominal.
fibromatosis gingi´vae , gingival fibromatosis noninflammatory fibrous hyperplasia of the gingiva manifested as a dense, diffuse, smooth or nodular overgrowth of the gingival tissues.
palmar fibromatosis  fibromatosis of palmar fascia, resulting in Dupuytren's contracture.
plantar fibromatosis  fibromatosis of plantar fascia, with single or multiple nodular swellings, sometimes with pain but usually without contractures.

fi·bro·ma·to·sis (f-brm-tss)
n.
1. The occurrence of multiple fibromas, with a relatively large distribution.
2. Abnormal hyperplasia of a fibrous tissue.

fibromatosis (fī´brōmtō´sis),
n a gingival enlargement believed to be a hereditary condition that is manifested in the permanent dentition and characterized by a firm hyperplastic tissue that covers the teeth. Differentiation between this and diphenylhydantoin (Dilantin) hyperplasia is based on a history of drug ingestion.
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Fibromatosis.
fibromatosis gingival,
n a generalized enlargement of the gingivae caused by an overproduction of collagen. May be idiopathic, inherited, or associated with a syndrome.
fibromatosis, idiopathic,
n See fibromatosis gingival.

fibromatosis
1. the presence of multiple fibromas.
2. the formation of a fibrous, tumor-like nodule arising from the deep fascia, with a tendency to local recurrence.

fibromatosis gingivae, gingival fibromatosis
see epulis.

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