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Fibromatosis
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A condition in which multiple fibromas develop. Fibromas are tumors (usually benign) that affect connective tissue. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
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 Thesaurus)
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