Term Name:	elastic fiber
Synonyms:	elastic fibre, elastin fiber
Definition:	An supramolecular fiber that consists of an insoluble core of polymerized tropoelastin monomers and a surrounding mantle of microfibrils. Elastic fibers provide elasticity and recoiling to tissues and organs, and maintain structural integrity against mechanical strain.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0071953]    QuickGO    AmiGO