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fibroblast

1) Connective tissue cells which secrete an extracellular matrix rich in collagen and other macromolecules.

2) A connective tissue cell that makes and secretes collagen proteins.

3) A fibroblast is the most common type of cell found in connective tissue. Fibroblasts secrete collagen proteins that are used to maintain a structural framework for many tissues. They also play an important role in healing wounds.

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