fibrocyte

/fɪˈbroʊsaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of immature cell in the bone marrow that differentiates into a fibroblast.

“The doctor studied the fibrocyte’s behavior in the patient’s blood sample.”

2. noun

A precursor cell to fibroblasts that is involved in wound healing.

“Fibrocytes play a crucial role in tissue repair and regeneration.”

Synonyms

  • fibroblast precursor
  • wound-healing precursor