Fibrosis 5
Fibrosis 5 :
Medicine. Formation of connective fibrous (fiber-like) tissue in an organ. Additional Info: Examples of fibrosis include: (1) Dense, firm scar tissue that forms as a result of disease or injury. (Reminder: the skin is the largest organ of the human body). (2) Pneumoconiosis, a chronic condition resulting from inhalation of mineral or metal particles. (3) Exposure to asbestos and related materials can cause pulmonary fibrosis(scarring of the lungs). (4) Cirrhosis of the liver. MSDS Relevance: In the context of MSDS's, fibrosis usually appears with respect to potential lung damage or disease. When working with materials that create dusts or can irritate the lungs, always wear proper protection such as dust masks or respirators if engineering controls andventilation are not sufficient/feasible
