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collagenous fiber |
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collagenous fiber [kəlaj′ənəs] any one of the tough, white protein fibers that constitute much of the intercellular substance and the connective tissue of the body. Collagenous fibers contain collagen. They are often arranged in bundles that strengthen the tissues in which they are imbedded. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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These cells were intermixed with foci of dense bundles of collagenous fibers. The bundles of collagenous fibers that form ligaments tend to be pliable but not elastic. The alar ligaments might be more vulnerable to separation because they are composed mainly of collagenous fibers and they contain few elastic fibers. |
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