fibroblast
/ˈfaɪbrəˌblæst/
noun
- A type of cell in connective tissue that produces collagen and other fibers, helping to form the structure of tissues and heal wounds.
- Scientists grow fibroblasts in the lab to study skin repair.
- When you get a cut, fibroblasts move in and start making collagen to close the wound.
- Fibroblasts are essential for wound healing because they build new tissue.