fibroblast

noun

connective-tissue cell

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪ.brəˌblɑːst/ / /ˈfaɪ.brəʊˌblɑːst/ / /ˈfaɪ.brəˌblæst/

noun

Etymology: From fibro- + -blast.

A cell found in connective tissue that produces fibers, such as collagen.