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fibroblast

American  
[fahy-bruh-blast] / ˈfaɪ brəˌblæst /

noun

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


fibroblast British  
/ ˈfaɪbrəʊˌblæst /

noun

  1. a cell in connective tissue that synthesizes collagen

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of fibroblast

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

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In their current research, Huo and his colleagues found a high-level or persistent adenosine-activated Adora2a signal could transform endothelial cells, the luminal cells of the vasculature, into activated fibroblast cells and, eventually, cause fibrosis.

From Science Daily May 2, 2024

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

Skin cells are very good for this endeavour, particularly a type of connective tissue cell called a fibroblast.

From BBC May 19, 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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