fibroblastnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈfaɪ.brə.blæst/us/ˈfaɪ.brəˌblæst/specializeda cell that produces collagen (= an important protein in the body):
Exposure to sunlight inhibits the ability of fibroblasts to produce collagen.
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