Fibroblastic

/ˌfɪbɹoʊˈblæstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by fibroblasts; describing the activity or nature of fibroblast cells.

Etymology

From fibroblast + -ic (Greek suffix). This term developed in histology and pathology to describe processes involving fibroblasts.

Kelly Says

In scar tissue, fibroblastic activity is at its peak—you can actually watch these cells in microscope time-lapses laying down collagen like they're building a bridge across a wound.

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