Fibro-

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪbɹə-/

Fibro- (prefix)

  1. Used before words to mean something is made of tough, thread-like tissue.
  2. Used to describe the building up of fibrous tissue in an organ, often causing stiffness.
  3. Used to refer to connective tissue that supports organs and structures in the body.

Examples

  • The fibro- structure forms a fibrous body in the tissue.
  • This fibro- part supports a fibrous body during healing.