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elastic fiber

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of the extracellular yellowish fibers, composed primarily of elastin, which provide elasticity to structures such as the lungs, the skin, and blood vessels.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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Synonyms: yellow fiber

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