# fibrosis vs fibrous

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### fibrosis
*noun · IPA /faɪˈbɹoʊsɪs/ · frequency rank #22,673*
The formation of (excess) fibrous connective tissue in an organ.

### fibrous
*adjective · IPA /ˈfaɪbɹəs/ · frequency rank #31,175*
Of or pertaining to fibre.

## Source
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