connective tissue

noun

Anatomy.

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

connective tissue

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

connective tissue

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.

connective tissue

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of connective tissue¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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.

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

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

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

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Luce said she sees the new foundation as “the connective tissue between scholars and important collections globally.”

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