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fibroblast

American

[fahy-bruh-blast] / ˈfaɪ brəˌblæst /

noun

Cell Biology.

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

fibroblast British

/ ˈfaɪbrəʊˌblæst /

noun

a cell in connective tissue that synthesizes collagen

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Other Word Forms

fibroblastic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of fibroblast

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

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fibroblast

During this process, fibroblast cells quickly close the wound and create scar tissue.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 17, 2026

"We show reduced fibroblast activation and a nearly 50% reduction in tumor growth."

From Science Daily ● Feb. 15, 2026

Previous attempts to identify drugs targeting fibroblasts have focused only on selected aspects of fibroblast behavior, and how these drugs work often remains unclear.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 1, 2024

The principal cell of connective tissues is the fibroblast.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022

As you might expect, a fibrocyte, a less active form of fibroblast, is the second most common cell type in connective tissue proper.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

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