fibroblast

[ fahy-bruh-blast ]

nounCell Biology.
  1. a cell that contributes to the formation of connective tissue fibers.

Origin of fibroblast

1
First recorded in 1875–80; fibro- + -blast

Other words from fibroblast

  • fi·bro·blas·tic, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for fibroblast

fibroblast

/ (ˈfaɪbrəʊˌblæst) /


noun
  1. a cell in connective tissue that synthesizes collagen

Derived forms of fibroblast

  • fibroblastic, adjective

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