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Desmoplastic

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Desmoplastic Definition

This term refers to the growth of fibrous or connective tissue. Some tumors elicit a desmoplastic reaction, the pervasive growth of dense fibrous tissue around the tumor. Scar tissue (adhesion) within the abdomen after abdominal surgery is another type of desmoplastic reaction. (MedicineNet.com)

Desmoplastic Synonyms

Desmoplastic, Desmoplastic Reaction

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