English Explanatory Dictionary

fibroblast

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cell found in connective tissue that produces fibers, such as collagen.

Pronunciation

/ˈfaɪ.brəˌblɑːst/ /ˈfaɪ.brəʊˌblɑːst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Drkirstyross-fibroblast.wav /ˈfaɪ.brəˌblæst/ /ˈfaɪ.broʊˌblæst/

Word forms

fibroblast fibroblasts

Etymology

From fibro- + -blast.

Derived words

adipofibroblast cardiofibroblast fibroblastic fibroblastoid fibroblastoma lipofibroblast myofibroblast nonfibroblast profibroblast
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