# Fibroblast
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A **fibroblast** is a type of [[cell]] that functions to make the components of the [[extracellular matrix]]. It's the most common cell found in [[connective tissue]], which makes sense due to all the ECM connective tissue needs.
**Fibrocytes** are smaller, dormant versions of fibroblasts.
## Reticular Cells
**Reticular cells** are a type of [[#fibroblast]] that synthesizes [[reticular fiber]].
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