myofibroblast

noun

myofibroblast

noun

Etymology From myo- + fibroblast.

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Biology, Cytology, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences A cell that is intermediate between a fibroblast and smooth muscle

Derived terms: cardiomyofibroblast, myofibroblastic, protomyofibroblast
Related terms: myofibroblastoid, myofibroblastoma

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