Description

Fibrosis is a medical condition characterized by the excessive formation of fibrous connective tissue in an organ or tissue, often as a response to injury or inflammation. This process can lead to the stiffening and scarring of affected tissues, impairing their normal function.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters may encounter variations such as 'fibrosis pulmonar' or 'fibrosis hepática' in specific contexts. It is crucial to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Always stick to the term 'fibrosis' in clinical settings to ensure clarity.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis after experiencing persistent shortness of breath.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con fibrosis pulmonar después de experimentar dificultad para respirar persistente.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'fibrosis' with 'fibromatosis'; mixing up related conditions like 'cirrosis'; mispronouncing 'fibrosis' as 'fibrositis'