fibrous tissue
71Dense irregular connective tissue — has fibers that are not arranged in parallel bundles as in dense regular connective tissue. Substances formed This tissue comprises a large portion of the dermis.[1] This type of tissue is also in the protective white layer of the eyeball and in… …
72scar 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… …
73Spongy tissue — is a type of tissue found in plants. It is part of the mesophyll, where it forms a layer next to the palisade cells in the leaf. It is also the name of a disorder of fruit ripening which can reduce the value of a fruit yield, especially in mango …
74areolar 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… …
75Soft tissue — In medicine, the term soft tissue refers to tissues that connect, support, or surround other structures and organs of the body. Soft tissue includes muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, nerves, fibrous tissues, fat, blood vessels, and synovial… …
76Malignant fibrous cytoma — is a soft tissue sarcoma that usually occurs in the limbs, most commonly the legs, and may also occur in the abdomen. Also called malignant fibrous histiocytoma. External links Malignant fibrous cytoma entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of …
77adipose 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… …
78malignant fibrous histiocytoma — any of a group of malignant neoplasms found mainly in soft tissues in middle aged adults; depending on the tumor location and the classification system, the term is sometimes used synonymously with or as a general term including similar lesions… …
79reolar tissue — Areolar A*re o*lar, a. Pertaining to, or like, an areola; filled with interstices or areol[ae]. [1913 Webster] {reolar tissue} (Anat.), a form of fibrous connective tissue in which the fibers are loosely arranged with numerous spaces, or… …
80scar tissue — connective tissue that has contracted and become dense and fibrous. Also called cicatricial tissue. [1870 75] * * * …
