Injury or Poisoning
radiation fibrosis Audio
ra·di·a·tion fi·bro·sis [ ray-dee-ay-shun fy-broh-sis ]
Subclass of:
Radiation injury; Fibrosis
Definitions related to radiation fibrosis:
  • The formation of scar tissue as a result of radiation therapy.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • The formation of scar tissue in the skin and subcutaneous tissues, lungs, genitourinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, and other organs, caused by radiation therapy.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (radiation fibrosis syndrome) Radiation-induced fibrosis due to increased production of FIBRIN. Its symptoms include CERVICAL DYSTONIA, difficulty with speech and swallowing, swelling in the radiation field and TRISMUS.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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