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Tissue

Definition(s)

An aggregate of cells with similar or identical specialized characteristics, contributing to the performance of a specific function. Tissues are parts of organs. Representative examples include epithelium, lymphoid tissue, and connective tissue.

Definition from: Unified Medical Language SystemThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. (NCI Thesaurus)   at the National Library of Medicine

A group or layer of cells that together perform a specific function.

Definition from: Human Genome Project InformationThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. at the U.S. Department of Energy

Related discussion in the Handbook

 
Published: January 23, 2009