myofibroblast

[ mī′ō-fī′brə-blăst′ ]

n.

A fibroblast having some of the characteristics of smooth muscle cells, such as contractile properties.

Words nearby myofibroblast

myoepithelium, myofacial pain-dysfunction syndrome, myofascial, myofascitis, myofibril, myofibroblast, myofibroma, myofibrosis, myofibrositis, myofilament, myogenesis