elastic tissue
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of elastic tissue
First recorded in 1860–65
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"If you have more fat under the skin or more elastic tissue, that's going to cushion the area better," Neutze says.
From US News ● Jun. 13, 2016
Dense regular elastic tissue contains elastin fibers in addition to collagen fibers, which allows the ligament to return to its original length after stretching.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The material which is used to strengthen the weakened walls has a higher elastic resistance than muscle and elastic tissue, but a lower limit of elasticity, and is none other than the familiar connective tissue.
From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Louis Marshall Warfield
Some areolar tissue free from elastic tissue was next procured from the visceral cavity of a toad, and moderately sized, as well as very small, bits were placed on five leaves.
From Insectivorous Plants by Charles Darwin
In place of bone they have an elastic tissue or gristle.
From Fast Nine or, A Challenge from Fairfield by Alan Douglas
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