Definition of tissue - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
hygienethin, soft paper used for blowing the nose
- She handed me a tissue when I sneezed.
2.
biologygroup of cells with similar structure and function in organisms
- Muscle tissue is crucial for movement.
3.
fabricthin, woven fabric often used for veils
- The dress was made of delicate tissue.
4.
structurecomplex interwoven series or structure
- The novel's plot was a tissue of lies.
Verb
1.
decorationDated decorate with thin colored paperDated
- She tissues the gift box for the party.
2.
fabric creationDated form a fabric by interweaving strandsDated
- They tissue the strands into a beautiful cloth.
Images of tissue
thin, soft paper used for blowing the nose 
thin, woven fabric often used for veils
Expressions with tissue
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elaborate set of untruths
The report turned out to be a tissue of lies.
soft paper used for personal hygiene
Please buy more bathroom tissue from the store.
tissue paper suitable for use on the face
He used a facial tissue to wipe his face.
absorbent paper product like bathroom tissue
He bought a pack of tissue paper for the bathroom.
soft paper used for personal hygiene
Please replace the toilet tissue when it's finished.
body tissue storing fat for energy and protection
Fatty tissue helps insulate the body from cold.
soft material of the human body like skin muscle or fat
The surgeon carefully cut through human tissue to reach the broken bone.
body material made of cells that contract to move or support parts
Regular exercise helps increase lean muscle tissue throughout the body.
tissue in organisms with active cells
The scientist studied the living tissue under a microscope.
fibrous material forming muscles in the body
Muscular tissue is crucial for movement and strength.
fibrous tissue replacing skin after injury
The scar tissue formed after the surgery.
animal cell groups forming body parts, each with a special role
The students examined animal tissue under the microscope in biology class.
tissue composed of neurons and supporting cells
Nerve tissue is essential for brain function.
all body tissues except bones and teeth
Doctors examined the soft tissue around the injury.
liquid that surrounds body cells and fills spaces between them
Tissue fluid carries nutrients from the capillaries to the nearby cells.
group of cells with similar function
The scientist studied the tissue type under the microscope.
material forming the structure of a plant
Scientists study plant tissue to understand growth.
connective tissue storing fat for energy and protection
Adipose tissue helps insulate the body from cold.
connective tissue forming the structure of bones
Bone tissue is essential for skeletal support.
body tissue that supports, connects, or separates other tissues
Connective tissue holds muscles and bones together.
tissue from an embryo used in research
Embryonic tissue is crucial for stem cell research.
type of tissue that covers body surfaces and lines cavities
Epithelial tissue lines the entire surface of the human body..
tissue with fibers providing support and strength
The surgeon examined the fibrous tissue around the wound.
tissue found between other tissues or organs
Interstitial tissue provides support and structure to organs..
Origin of tissue
French, tissu (woven)
Terms with tissue included in their meaning
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medical
hard whitish tissue making up the skeleton
biology
kind of body tissue storing energy
hygiene
expel mucus from the nose using a tissue
biology
tissue that contracts to produce movement
skin damage
injury to body tissue caused by physical means
medical
disease that damages the soft tissue around teeth in the mouth
hair issue
tiny white bits of old tissue falling from head surface
medical
organ or tissue moved from one body to another
medical
perform a medical operation to move an organ or tissue
medical
process where damaged body tissue repairs itself after injury
body tissue
amount of blood available to an organ or area
medical
cancer that starts in breast tissue
body tissue
flexible tissue in bodies, often found in joints and nose
medical
insert or fix tissue or an artificial object into a person's body
medical
swelling or nodule of tissue under the skin
medical
tool for deep tissue massage
medical wound
skin wound with exposed tissue or flesh
clinical symptom
sudden, uncontrolled tightening of muscle tissue or internal tubes, often painful
medical
surgical procedure using laser beams to cut or destroy tissue
anatomy
soft tissue of the body, especially muscle and fat
meat
animal tissue regarded as food, excluding fish
medical
layer of tissue inside an organ
medical
abnormal growth of tissue in the body
medical
removal of tissue for disease diagnosis
Examples of tissue in a sentence
The box of tissue was empty after the cold season. The scientist examined the tissue under a microscope. Damage to brain tissue can have serious consequences. The veil was crafted from the finest tissue available. Designers often choose tissue for its elegant drape. The report was a tissue of half-truths and omissions.
Her excuse unraveled into a tissue of contradictions. They tissue the lanterns for the festival. He tissues the crafts with bright colors. Artisans tissue the fibers into intricate patterns. She learned to tissue the threads in her weaving class.
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- French:mouchoir en papier, décorer, ...
- German:Taschentuch, verzieren, ...
- Italian:fazzoletto, decorare, ...
- Spanish:pañuelo, decorar, ...
- Portuguese:lenço de papel, decorar com papel de seda, ...
- Chinese:纸巾, 用薄纸装饰, ...
- Japanese:ティッシュ, 飾る, ...
- Arabic:مِنْدِيل وَرَقِي, زَيَّنَ بِوَرَقٍ مُلَوَّنٍ رَقِيقٍ, ...
- Hebrew:מַמְחָטַת נְיָיר, לְקַשֶּׁט, ...
- Russian:салфетка, украшать, ...
- Ukrainian:тканина, прикрашати, ...
- Hindi:टिश्यू, सजाना, ...
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