Fibroblast

//ˈfaɪ.brəˌblɑːst// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A cell found in connective tissue that produces fibers, such as collagen.
  2. 2
    a cell from which connective tissue develops wordnet

Etymology

From fibro- + -blast.

Related phrases

connective tissue

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