connective tissue
91scar tissue — noun the connective tissue that forms a scar; consists of fibroblasts in new scars and collagen fibers in old scars • Hypernyms: ↑connective tissue • Hyponyms: ↑adhesion * * * noun : the connective tissue forming a scar and composed chiefly of… …
92Nervous tissue — Example of nervous tissue. Nervous tissue is one of four major classes of vertebrate tissue. Nervous tissue is the main component of the nervous system the brain, spinal cord, and nerves which regulates and controls body functions. It is composed …
93areolar tissue — n fibrous connective tissue having the fibers loosely arranged in a net or meshwork * * * loose connective tissue consisting of a meshwork of collagen, elastic tissue, and reticular fibres interspersed with numerous connective tissue cells. It… …
94lymphoid tissue — Cells, tissues, and organs composing the immune system, including the bone marrow, thymus, spleen, and lymph nodes. The most highly organized components are the thymus and lymph nodes, and the least organized are the cells that wander in the… …
95adipose tissue — noun a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs fatty tissue protected them from the severe cold • Syn: ↑fat, ↑fatty tissue • Derivationally related forms: ↑fat (for …
96adipose tissue — loose connective tissue in which fat cells accumulate. [1850 55] * * * or fatty tissue Connective tissue consisting mainly of fat cells, specialized to synthesize and contain large globules of fat, within a structural network of fibres. It is… …
97Muscle tissue neoplasm — Classification and external resources ICD O: 8890 8929 MeSH D009379 An muscle tissue neoplasm is a neoplasm derived from muscle. An ex …
98elastic tissue — noun connective tissue consisting chiefly of elastic fibers found in the dermis of the skin and in the walls of veins and arteries and in some tendons and ligaments • Hypernyms: ↑connective tissue • Substance Meronyms: ↑elastin * * * noun :… …
99adipose tissue — n connective tissue in which fat is stored and which has the cells distended by droplets of fat * * * fibrous connective tissue packed with masses of fat cells (adipocytes). It forms a thick layer under the skin and occurs around the kidneys and… …
100Osseous tissue — Cross section of a long bone showing both spongy and compact osseous tissue Osseous tissue, or bone tissue, is the major structural and supportive connective tissue of the body. Osseous tissue forms the rigid part of the bone organs that make up… …
