fibroblast

noun

fibroblast

noun

UK /ˈfaɪ.brəˌblɑːst/ · US /ˈfaɪ.brəˌblæst/

Etymology From fibro- + -blast.

1

A cell found in connective tissue that produces fibers, such as collagen.

Derived terms: adipofibroblast, cardiofibroblast, fibroblastic, fibroblastoid, fibroblastoma, lipofibroblast, myofibroblast, nonfibroblast, profibroblast

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