fibrinoid
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: //ˈfaɪbrɪnɔɪd//
KK: /ˈfaɪbrɪnɔɪd/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or resembling a protein involved in blood clotting.
Example
The doctor noted the fibrinoid changes in the tissue during the examination.
Conversation
Did you see the art exhibit at the gallery last week?
Yeah, I loved the piece that had that fibrinoid texture.
Right? It really stood out compared to the other works.
Definitely, it had such a unique and interesting feel to it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fibrous
stringy
tendinous
Antonyms
smooth
liquid
soft
noun
Definition
A type of material that looks like fibrin and is found in the placenta and in certain diseases, often in blood vessel walls and connective tissue.
Example
Fibrinoid deposits can be observed in the placental tissue during certain medical conditions.
Conversation
Have you ever heard about fibrinoid material in medical terms?
Yeah, I think it's related to tissues and blood vessels, right?
Exactly! It's something that can appear in certain diseases or even normally in the placenta.
Root Explanation
Fibrinoid → It is formed from "fibrin" (from Latin "fibrina", meaning a protein involved in blood clotting) and "-oid" (meaning resembling or like). The word "fibrinoid" refers to a substance that resembles fibrin, often used in a medical context to describe certain tissue changes.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'like' ('-oid') a protein involved in blood clotting ('fibrin'). This helps you remember that 'fibrinoid' refers to a substance that resembles fibrin.
Visually Confused Words
vibrioid