Definitions for fibroblastˈfaɪ brəˌblæst
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
fi•bro•blastˈfaɪ brəˌblæst(n.)
a cell that contributes to the formation of connective tissue fibers.
Category: Cell Biology
Origin of fibroblast:
1875–80
fi`bro•blas′tic(adj.)
Princeton's WordNet
fibroblast(noun)
a cell from which connective tissue develops
Wiktionary
fibroblast(Noun)
a cell found in connective tissue that produces fibers, such as collagen
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