fibroblast

noun

fi·​bro·​blast ˈfī-brə-ˌblast  ˈfi- 

: a connective-tissue cell of mesenchymal origin that secretes proteins and especially molecular collagen from which the extracellular fibrillar matrix of connective tissue forms

fibroblastic

ˌfī-brə-ˈbla-stik  ˌfi- 

adjective

Examples of fibroblast in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The key seems to be that the electric signals speed up the migration of fibroblasts, cells that help build new connective tissue by secreting collagen. —New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2024

Because women experience a dramatic reduction in collagen synthesis after menopause, Weitzner designed a special tool to stimulate fibroblasts, which are the cells that produce collagen. —Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024

The cells included heart muscle cells, skin cells, and fibroblasts, cells involved in developing connective tissue in our bodies. —Michael Franco, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2024

In formulating Stem Factor, fibroblasts are also utilized, producing high doses collagen and elastin in the skin. —Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing fibroblast

• fibroblast growth factor

Medical Definition

fibroblast

noun

fi·​bro·​blast

ˈfīb-rə-ˌblast also ˈfib-

: a connective-tissue cell of mesenchymal origin that secretes proteins and especially molecular collagen from which the extracellular fibrillar matrix of connective tissue forms

fibroblastic

ˌfīb-rə-ˈblas-tik  ˌfib- 

adjective