Fibroblast

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪbˈɑɹˈɑbɫæst/

Fibroblast (noun)

  1. A cell in connective tissue that makes collagen and other support materials, helping tissues heal and stay strong.
  2. A type of cell that produces extracellular matrix proteins, especially collagen, in organs and wound areas.

Examples

  • A fibroblast helps tissue repair after an injury.
  • Fibroblasts release signals that support tissue repair.