fibroblast

The definition of a fibroblast is a cell that forms connective tissue fibers.

(noun)

An example of a fibroblast are the cells that connect tissues during a child's growth spurt.

See fibroblast in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a large, flat, oval cell found in connective tissue and responsible for the formation of fibers

Origin: fibro- + -blast

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See fibroblast in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A cell that gives rise to connective tissue.

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