Category: F

A carcinoma in which the trabeculae are resistant and thickened with granular degeneration of the cells.  

A tumor of connective tissue, or fibroblastic, cells.  

Passage of fibrin in the urine.  

The materials released into the bloodstream when the crosslinked fibrin in a blood clot is digested by plasmin.  

A biological agent used to help control bleeding in those injuries or surgeries in which cautery, ligation, or suturing do not provide adequate hemostasis.  

Fibrin and fibrinogen deficiency in the blood.  

A fibrinous substance that develops in the placenta, increasing in quantity as the placenta develops. Its origin is attributed to the degenerating decidua and trophoblast. It forms an incomplete layer in the chorion and decidua basalis and also occurs as small irregular patches on the surface of the chorionic villi. In late pregnancy it may…

Alteration in connective tissues in response to immune reactions. The tissue becomes swollen, homogeneous, and bandlike.  

Reduction in the amount of fibrinogen in the blood, usually the result of a liver or coagulation disorder.  

Fibrinogen concentrate combined with bovine thrombin. It may be applied topically to stop bleeding, especially during surgery. It also may be injected into a variety of fistulae with some degree of success. Autologous fibrinogen (as cryoprecipitate) mixed with calcium chloride and bovine thrombin will result in fibrin glue. Commercially available is fibrin sealant composed of…