Composed of or relating to both fibrous connective tissue and muscle tissue together, often describing anatomical structures that combine strength with contractility.
From fibro- (Latin fibra, 'fiber') + muscular (Latin musculus, 'muscle'). This descriptive term became standard in anatomy by the early 20th century.
Fibromuscular tissues are the body's hybrid structures—they give blood vessels, airways, and organs the ability to both maintain shape AND actively squeeze or contract when needed.
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