fibroblast

English

Etymology

fibro- +‎ -blast

Noun

fibroblast (plural fibroblasts)

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

Derived terms

• cardiofibroblast
• fibroblastic
• fibroblastoid
• fibroblastoma
• lipofibroblast
• myofibroblast
• nonfibroblast

 

Translations

cell that produces fibers

• French: fibroblaste (fr) m
• Japanese: 線維芽細胞

• Swedish: fibroblast (sv)