fibroblast

noun

fi·​bro·​blast ˈfī-brə-ˌblast How to pronounce fibroblast (audio) ˈfi- How to pronounce fibroblast (audio)
: a connective-tissue cell of mesenchymal origin that secretes proteins and especially molecular collagen from which the extracellular fibrillar matrix of connective tissue forms
fibroblastic
ˌfī-brə-ˈbla-stik How to pronounce fibroblast (audio) ˌfi- How to pronounce fibroblast (audio)
adjective

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Near-infrared light (around 830 nm) penetrates even deeper, affecting fibroblasts, circulation, and tissue repair, and is frequently paired with red light for greater benefits than either alone. — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Platelets in the blood form clots, white cells are summoned, dead cells are cleared away, and a cascade of chemical signals sounds the alarm to draw in units known as fibroblasts. — Mike McRae 28, New Atlas, 28 June 2026 Remove fibroblasts from a petri dish, and skin stem cells struggle to grow. — Peter Jurich, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026 Among the many things that occur in this phase, specialized cells called fibroblasts produce collagen that helps create structural suppors for new tissue. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fibroblast

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1873, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fibroblast was in 1873

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fibroblast

noun
fi·​bro·​blast
ˈfīb-rə-ˌblast also ˈfib-
: a connective-tissue cell of mesenchymal origin that secretes proteins and especially molecular collagen from which the extracellular fibrillar matrix of connective tissue forms
fibroblastic
ˌfīb-rə-ˈblas-tik How to pronounce fibroblast (audio) ˌfib- How to pronounce fibroblast (audio)
adjective

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