soft tissue
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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That’s because when a snake bites and punctures the skin and transfers venom into the victim’s body, the venom attacks the skin, soft tissue and connective tissue beneath it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
On Monday, Tegan said she took Honey back to the vet, and was told she needed minor soft tissue surgery, at a cost of about £1,500.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
The soft tissue and lipids inside that many carcasses "translates to roughly 6.7 million tonnes of sequestered carbon," Xiaotong Peng said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
Barbabella noted the bruising as consistent with “minor soft tissue irritation,” attributing it to “frequent handshaking” and the “benign effect of aspirin therapy.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
It was a very faint soft tissue impression.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
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