elastic fiber en · NOUN
Meanings
- Any of the extracellular yellowish fibers, composed primarily of elastin, which provide elasticity to structures such as the lungs, the skin, and blood vessels.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| elastic fibers | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| elastic fibre | alternative | lexicographic |
Coordinates
collagen fiber · reticular fiber