soft tissue

noun

1. the soft parts of the human body as distinct from bone and cartilage

Example Sentences

The absence of visible cut marks suggests that smaller tools were likely used to process soft tissue.

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X-rays confirmed "soft tissue damage" to his knee and wrist.

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However, we have been assured that the changes made in the medical and fitness departments will hopefully prevent so many soft tissue problems.

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"This is consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen," he said.

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As Kendall described, they use their serrated tongues, with little ridges on the sides, to rapidly slurp — yes, she did use the word "slurp" — soft tissue from carcasses they spot from high above the grassland savannah using their extremely keen eyesight, transporting it in their crop, a special sack on the neck that's separate from the extremely acidic digestive system, so that they can lovingly regurgitate up to around 500 grams of meat into the mouth of their hungry chick.

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