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connective tissue
noun Anatomy.
a tissue, usually of mesoblastic origin, that connects, supports, or surrounds other tissues, organs, etc.
Origin:
1880–85
1880–85
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Connective tissue
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| general theory regarding the existence of all living systems, their structure, behavior, development |
| specialized, impulse-conducting cell that is the functional unit of the nervous system |
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| connective tissue | |
| —n | |
| an animal tissue developed from the embryonic mesoderm that consists of collagen or elastic fibres, fibroblasts, fatty cells, etc, within a jelly-like matrix. It supports organs, fills the spaces between them, and forms tendons and ligaments | |
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Medical Dictionary
connective tissue con·nec·tive tissue (kə-něk'tĭv)
n.
The supporting or framework tissue of the body, arising chiefly from the embryonic mesoderm and including collagenous, elastic and reticular fibers, adipose tissue, cartilage, and bone. Also called interstitial tissue.
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Science Dictionary
connective tissue  (kə-něk'tĭv) Pronunciation Key
Tissue that connects, supports, binds, or encloses the structures of the body. Connective tissues are made up of cells embedded in an extracellular matrix and include bones, cartilage, mucous membranes, fat, and blood. |
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