Fibromatosis

Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪˈbɹoʊˈmɑtoʊˈsɪs/

Fibromatosis (noun)

  1. A group of conditions where fibrous tissue grows too much, forming firm lumps that may spread locally.
  2. Often not cancer, but it can return after treatment and may cause pain or movement problems.

Examples

  • Fibromatosis causes tissue overgrowth in the affected area.
  • The doctor explained that fibromatosis is tissue overgrowth.