"elastic fiber" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: elastic fibers [plural]
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  1. (biology) Any of the extracellular yellowish fibers, composed primarily of elastin, which provide elasticity to structures such as the lungs, the skin, and blood vessels. Categories (topical): Biology Synonyms: yellow fiber, elastic fibre

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