myofibroblast
noun
myo·fi·bro·blast
-ˈfīb-rə-ˌblast 
-ˈfib-
-ˈfib-
: a fibroblast that has developed some of the functional and structural characteristics (as the presence of myofilaments) of smooth muscle cells
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“Myofibroblast.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/myofibroblast. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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