English Explanatory Dictionary

elastic fiber

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of the extracellular yellowish fibers, composed primarily of elastin, which provide elasticity to structures such as the lungs, the skin, and blood vessels.

Word forms

elastic fiber elastic fibers elastic fibre

Synonyms

yellow fiber
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