Fibrocyte
Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪˈbɹoʊˈsaɪˈti/
Fibrocyte (noun)
- A type of cell in connective tissue that helps maintain the tissue by producing and supporting fibres.
Examples
- A fibrocyte is an inactive connective cell in the tissue.
- Fibrocytes can remain inactive connective cells until they are needed.