noun
fibroblast
A type of cell found in connective tissue that produces collagen and other fibers. Used in biology and medical contexts.
線維芽細胞はコラーゲンを生成する。
Fibroblasts produce collagen.
この研究では線維芽細胞の増殖を調べた。
This study examined the proliferation of fibroblasts.
Compound of 線維 (せんい, 'fiber') + 芽 (が, 'bud') + 細胞 (さいぼう, 'cell'), reflecting the cell's role in forming fibrous tissue.