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fibrocyte

/ˈfaɪbroʊsaɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does fibrocyte mean?

noun

A fibrocyte is a type of bone marrow-derived cell that circulates in the blood and can differentiate into fibroblasts, which are key cells in the formation of connective tissue.

Example

"The researchers studied the role of fibrocytes in wound healing and tissue repair."

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