fibroblast

[ˈfaɪbroʊblɑːst]

Definitions

1. noun

A type of cell found in connective tissue, playing a key role in the production of collagen and other structural proteins.

“Fibroblasts are responsible for the production of collagen, a protein that gives strength to skin and bones.”

Synonyms

  • connective tissue cell
  • fibrocyte

Antonyms

  • lymphocyte
  • neuron