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A tissue is a soft, thin piece of paper used for wiping or blowing one’s nose. Tissue is part of the body of a living thing that is made of similar cells.

The noun tissue comes from the Old French word tissu, meaning “a ribbon, headband, belt of woven material.” In fact, as a verb, tissue means "weave fabric strands." Today, we think of tissues as the disposable paper for blowing our noses or packing fragile items. A different kind of tissue is found in the body — the groups of cells that have the same job, like scar tissue that protects a wound as it heals.

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: tissue

1	n	part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
2	n v	a soft thin (usually translucent) paper create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton

FULL DEFINITIONS OF: tissue

n part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function

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a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure; animal tissue
the tissue in the bodies of animals; chalaza
one of two spiral bands of tissue connecting the egg yolk to the enclosing membrane at either end of the shell; embryonic tissue
tissue in an embryo; coronet
margin between the skin of the pastern and the horn of the hoof; epithelial tissue, epithelium
membranous tissue covering internal organs and other internal surfaces of the body; flesh
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat; capillary bed
a layer of tissue densely packed with capillaries; parenchyma
animal tissue that constitutes the essential part of an organ as contrasted with e.g. connective tissue and blood vessels; interstitial tissue
tissue between the cells of a structure or part in plant or animal; adipose tissue, fat, fatty tissue
a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs; connective tissue
tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments; lymphatic tissue, lymphoid tissue
tissue making up the lymphatic system; cartilage, gristle
tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults; erectile tissue
vascular tissue capable of filling with blood and becoming rigid; muscle, muscular tissue
animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells; fibrous tissue
tissue consisting of or containing fibers in both animals and plants; nerve tissue, nervous tissue
tissue composed of neurons; gingiva, gum
the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth; cortex, lens cortex
the tissue that surrounds the lens nucleus; flap
a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body; membrane, tissue layer
a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants; cortex
the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal; medulla
the inner part of an organ or structure in plant or animal; matrix
the formative tissue at the base of a nail; graft, transplant
(surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient; in some cases the patient can be both donor and recipient; stroma
the supporting tissue of an organ (as opposed to parenchyma)

Type of:: body part
any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity

n a soft thin (usually translucent) paper

Synonyms:: tissue paper

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a strong tissue paper that burns evenly and is sufficiently porous to control the burning of the tobacco in a cigarette; facial tissue
tissue paper suitable for use on the face; Kleenex
a piece of soft absorbent paper (usually two or more thin layers) used as a disposable handkerchief; bathroom tissue, toilet paper, toilet tissue
a soft thin absorbent paper for use in toilets; toilet roll
a roll of toilet paper

Type of:: paper
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

v create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton

“tissue textiles”

Synonyms:: weave

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construct or form a web, as if by weaving; loom
weave on a loom; brocade
weave a design into (textiles); lace
do lacework; braid, lace, plait
make by braiding or interlacing; twill
weave diagonal lines into (textiles)

Type of:: create from raw material, create from raw stuff
make from scratch

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