Elastic Fiber
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| elastic fiber
n. A thick yellow connective-tissue fiber composed principally of elastin and characterized by great elasticity. |
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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elastic fiber n.
Any of the fibers 0.2 to 2 micrometers in diameter containing elastin. They branch and anastomose to form networks and fuse to form fenestrated membranes. Also called yellow fiber.
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Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
Main Entry: elastic fiber
Function: noun
: a thick very elastic smooth yellowish anastomosing fiber of connective tissue that contains elastin
Main Entry: elastic fiber
Function: noun
: a thick very elastic smooth yellowish anastomosing fiber of connective tissue that contains elastin
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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