connective tissue

American  

noun

Anatomy.

1. a tissue, usually of mesoblastic origin, that connects, supports, or surrounds other tissues, organs, etc.

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connective tissue British  

noun

1. an animal tissue developed from the embryonic mesoderm that consists of collagen or elastic fibres, fibroblasts, fatty cells, etc, within a jelly-like matrix. It supports organs, fills the spaces between them, and forms tendons and ligaments

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connective tissue Scientific  

/ kə-nĕk′tĭv /

1. Tissue that connects, supports, binds, or encloses the structures of the body. Connective tissues are made up of cells embedded in an extracellular matrix and include bones, cartilage, mucous membranes, fat, and blood.

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connective tissue Cultural  

1. Body tissue that serves to connect or support other tissues or parts. Cartilage, tendons, and bone are all kinds of connective tissue.

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Etymology

Origin of connective tissue

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

The band, the venue’s team and the audience share an undesirable connective tissue.

From Los Angeles Times

Now we know that when we separate them, we aren’t just shifting where work happens, we’re weakening the relationships and connective tissue that hold teams and organizations together.

From The Wall Street Journal

In Finley’s mind, this work is the connective tissue between so many different types of lineages, both artistic and familial.

From Los Angeles Times

And in a time when the country feels more fragmented than ever, Wareheim sees it as a kind of connective tissue.

From Los Angeles Times

They’re a captivating trio that one wishes had been given more challenging connective tissue than the loose narrative grid of “Love, Brooklyn.”

From Los Angeles Times