fibro-
1.
a combining form meaning “fiber,” used in the formation of compound words:
fibrolite.
Also,
especially before a vowel,
fibr-
.
Origin
combining form representing
Latin
fibra
fiber
British Dictionary definitions for
fibro-
fibro-
combining form
1.
indicating fibrous tissue:
fibroin,
fibrosis
2.
indicating fibre:
fibrocement
Word Origin
from Latin
fibra
fibre
fibro-
in Medicine
fibro-
or
fibr-
pref.
Fiber, especially fibrous tissue:
fibrocyst.