connective tissue
[kʰəˈnektɪv tʰɪ.ʃjuːw]
KʰƏNEKTꞮV TʰꞮ · ʃjuːw (2 syllables)
English
Noun
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Definition
A type of tissue found in animals whose main function is binding other tissue systems (such as muscle to skin) or organs and consists of the following three elements: cells, fibers and a ground substance (or extracellular matrix).
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