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Connective tissue

Definition(s)

Tissue that supports and binds other tissues. It consists of connective tissue cells embedded in a large amount of extracellular matrix.: Definition from: Unified Medical Language System (MeSH) at the National Library of Medicine
Supporting tissue that surrounds other tissues and organs. Specialized connective tissue includes bone, cartilage, blood, and fat.: Definition from: National Cancer Institute dictionary


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