MeSH definition : A relatively large mass of unusually firm scarlike connective tissue resulting from
active participation of fibroblasts, occurring most frequently in the abdominal muscles
of women who have borne children. The fibroblasts infiltrate surrounding muscle and
fascia. (Stedman, 25th ed);
MeSH annotation : abdom refers to the abdom muscles; multiple; solitary probably FIBROMA; do not use
/blood supply /chem /second /secret /ultrastruct; do not coord with ABDOMINAL MUSCLES
or ABDOMINAL NEOPLASMS (see note there); abdominal refers to the abdominal muscles; multiple; solitary probably FIBROMA;
do not coordinate with ABDOMINAL MUSCLES or ABDOMINAL NEOPLASMS;
A relatively large mass of unusually firm scarlike connective tissue resulting from
active participation of fibroblasts, occurring most frequently in the abdominal muscles
of women who have borne children. The fibroblasts infiltrate surrounding muscle and
fascia. (Stedman, 25th ed)