elastic fibers

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Definition of elastic fibers in English English dictionary

{i} yellowish fibers composed of protein elastin crossing the intercellular substance of connective tissue

Related Terms

elastic fiber

A thick yellow connective-tissue fiber composed principally of elastin and characterized by great elasticity

Hyphenation

e·las·tic fibers

Turkish pronunciation

îlästîk faybırz

Pronunciation

/əˈlastək ˈfībərz/ /ɪˈlæstɪk ˈfaɪbɜrz/