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fibroblasts

noun, plural form of fibroblast

Cells of connective tissue that produce and secrete fibers (e.g. collagens, reticular and elastic fibers) and other ground substance in order to maintain the extracellular matrix (especially during wound healing or tissue repair), and to provide a structural framework for many tissues. They occur in various shapes, such as stellate, fusiform, and spindle-shaped.