Note: The translation for this entry is currently under quality review. Some content is temporarily displayed in English only.
fibroblast
This term belongs to specialized biological and medical discourse. It carries a connotation of structural support and repair, as these cells act as the architects of the body's scaffolding. When mentioned in a clinical context, an increase in these cells often suggests a healing process or the formation of scar tissue. While other cells might be associated with specialized functions like contraction or signaling, the fibroblast is viewed as a production factory. Its primary role is the secretion of proteins that give tissues their strength and elasticity, making it central to the concept of tissue integrity.
Referencing individual cells observed under a microscope or quantified in a tissue sample.
Ý nghĩa
A type of cell that synthesizes the extracellular matrix and collagen, primarily found in connective tissue.
"The biopsy showed an abundance of fibroblasts in the wound area."