fibro-
a combining form meaning “fiber,” used in the formation of compound words: fibrolite.
Also
especially before a vowel,
fibr-.
Origin of fibro-
combining form representing Latin
fibra
fiber
Words nearby fibro-
British Dictionary definitions for fibro (1 of 2)
fibro
/ (ˈfaɪbrəʊ) /
noun Australian informal
- short for fibrocement
- (as modifier)a fibro shack
a house built of fibrocement
British Dictionary definitions for fibro (2 of 2)
fibro-
combining form
indicating fibrous tissue
fibroin; fibrosis
indicating fibre
fibrocement
Word Origin for fibro-
from Latin
fibra
fibre
Medical definitions for fibro
fibro-
pref.
Fiber, especially fibrous tissue:fibrocyst.