fibroblast en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈfaɪ.brəˌblæst/ (General-American)
- /ˈfaɪ.brəʊˌblɑːst/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈfaɪ.broʊˌblæst/ (General-American)
- (UK) audio
- /ˈfaɪ.brəˌblɑːst/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From fibro- + -blast.
Meanings
- A cell found in connective tissue that produces fibers, such as collagen.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fibroblasts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
nonfibroblast · cardiofibroblast · profibroblast · lipofibroblast · fibroblastoma · fibroblastic · adipofibroblast · myofibroblast · fibroblastoid
Translations (5)
cmn 成纖維細胞 /成纤维细胞 (cell that produces fibers) · ca fibroblast (cell that produces fibers) · sv fibroblast (cell that produces fibers) · ja 線維芽細胞 (cell that produces fibers) · fr fibroblaste (cell that produces fibers)