fibroblast

[ fahy-bruh-blast ]
/ ˈfaɪ brəˌblæst /

noun Cell Biology.

a cell that contributes to the formation of connective tissue fibers.

Origin of fibroblast

First recorded in 1875–80; fibro- + -blast

OTHER WORDS FROM fibroblast

fi·bro·blas·tic, adjective

Words nearby fibroblast

fibro, fibro-, fibroadenoma, fibroadipose, fibroareolar, fibroblast, fibrocarcinoma, fibrocartilage, fibrocartilaginous, fibrocellular, fibrocement

British Dictionary definitions for fibroblastic

fibroblast
/ (ˈfaɪbrəʊˌblæst) /

noun

a cell in connective tissue that synthesizes collagen

Derived forms of fibroblast

fibroblastic, adjective

Medical definitions for fibroblastic

fibroblast
[ fī′brə-blăst′ ]

n.

A stellate or spindle-shaped cell with cytoplasmic processes present in connective tissue, capable of forming collagen fibers.

Other words from fibroblast

fi′bro•blas′tic adj.