Neoplastic Process
fibromatosis
[ fy-broh-muh-toh-sis ]
Definitions related to fibromatosis:
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A condition in which multiple fibromas develop. Fibromas are tumors (usually benign) that affect connective tissue.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A poorly circumscribed neoplasm arising from the soft tissues. It is characterized by the presence of spindle-shaped fibroblasts and an infiltrative growth pattern.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Fibromatosis refers to a group of conditions characterized by overgrowths of skin and connective tissue called fibromas. These fibromas are usually benign (non-cancerous). Fibromatosis can be classified by a person's age or by the location of the fibromas. The cause of fibromatosis is often unknown, and treatment depends on the...National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
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