elastic fiber

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Definition of elastic fiber in English English dictionary

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

Related Terms

elastic fibers

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

Hyphenation

e·las·tic fi·ber

Turkish pronunciation

îlästîk faybır

Pronunciation

/əˈlastək ˈfībər/ /ɪˈlæstɪk ˈfaɪbɜr/