ABDOMINAL FIBROMATOSIS
\abdˈɒmɪnə͡l fˌɪbɹəmɐtˈə͡ʊsɪs], \abdˈɒmɪnəl fˌɪbɹəmɐtˈəʊsɪs], \a_b_d_ˈɒ_m_ɪ_n_əl f_ˌɪ_b_ɹ_ə_m_ɐ_t_ˈəʊ_s_ɪ_s]\
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A relatively large mass of unusually firm scarlike connective tissue resulting from active participation of fibroblasts, occurring most frequently in the abdominal muscles of women who have borne children. The fibroblasts infiltrate surrounding muscle and fascia. (Stedman, 25th ed)
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