fibrous tissue

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They’re structurally dense, meaning they contain more glandular and fibrous tissue than fat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The characterization of dense breasts refers to how much fat, glandular tissue, and fibrous tissue are in the mix.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

At the same time, excess fibrous tissue accumulated within the heart, making the muscle stiffer and less able to pump blood efficiently.

From Science Daily • Jan. 4, 2026

They found a more than twofold increase over the two decades in significant liver fibrosis, a condition where healthy liver tissue is replaced by stiff, fibrous tissue — like a sponge hardening into leather.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 26, 2025

The maintained pressure prevents any tendency to venous congestion or exudation and favors absorption of fibrous tissue, and exercise, which should be immediate, is now possible through the support furnished by the strapping.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)