fibrous

Example Sentences

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The characterization of dense breasts refers to how much fat, glandular tissue, and fibrous tissue are in the mix.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

This involves the buildup of dense, fibrous tissue around the tumor, made up of cells and proteins that stiffen and inflame the area.

From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2026

Asbestos is a mined fibrous silicate that was widely used in home insulation, automobiles and other applications through the 1970s until its use was slowly phased out as its health impacts became widely known.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Asbestos is a general name given to several naturally occurring fibrous minerals that have crystallised to form fibres.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

The punt cord had been drenched through with rain, pliant, slippery and fibrous.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams