fibroblasts
noun/ˈfaɪbroʊblæsts/
Frequency rank: #18,022 most common English word
Meaning
cells found in connective tissue that synthesize collagen and other fibers to help repair and maintain tissue structure.
Example sentence
Researchers discovered that fibroblasts play a crucial role in wound healing by producing collagen.
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