fibroblast
[ fahy-bruh-blast ]
nounCell Biology.
a cell that contributes to the formation of connective tissue fibers.
Origin of fibroblast
1Other words from fibroblast
- fi·bro·blas·tic, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for fibroblast
fibroblast
/ (ˈfaɪbrəʊˌblæst) /
noun
a cell in connective tissue that synthesizes collagen
Derived forms of fibroblast
- fibroblastic, adjective
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