# fibroblast

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈfaɪ.brəˌblɑːst/ · frequency rank #59,392

## Definitions
1. A cell found in connective tissue that produces fibers, such as collagen.

## Etymology
From fibro- + -blast.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/fibroblast