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Meaning of connective tissue
The primary meaning of "connective tissue" refers to tissue that connects, supports, binds, or separates other tissues or organs in the body.
Etymology of connective tissue
The term "connective tissue" originates from the Latin words "connexio" or "connectere," meaning to connect or join, and the Old French word "tissu," meaning tissue or fabric.
Historically, the concept of connective tissue dates back to the 17th century when it was first described as a distinct type of tissue that supports and connects other tissues in the body.
Synonyms
fibrous tissue
fascia
tendon
ligament
cartilage
bone
muscle
skin
membrane
mucous membrane
synovial membrane
areolar tissue
adipose tissue
blood
lymph
nerve tissue
epithelial tissue
mesenchyme
stromal tissue
matrix
scaffold
framework
supportive tissue
binding tissue
linking tissue
joining tissue
interstitial tissue
parenchymal tissue
extracellular matrix
Definitions
- Connective tissue is defined by Oxford Languages as tissue in the body that supports, binds together, and protects organs, having a base of connective tissue that is made up of cells and intercellular material.
- * It is also described as the most abundant type of tissue in the body and includes various types such as bone, cartilage, fat, blood, and lymphatic tissues.
Usage Examples
- Connective tissue provides support and structure to the body, allowing for movement and maintaining the overall shape of organs.
- * Injuries to connective tissue, such as tendon or ligament sprains, can be painful and require time to heal.
- * Connective tissue diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, can cause inflammation and damage to the tissue, leading to chronic pain and disability.
Antonyms
epithelial tissue
muscle tissue
nerve tissue
sensory tissue
glandular tissue
mucous tissue
serous tissue
cutaneous tissue
subcutaneous tissue
visceral tissue
parietal tissue
mesothelial tissue
endothelial tissue
lymphoid tissue
hematopoietic tissue
parenchymal tissue
stromal tissue
basement membrane
vascular tissue