tissue
noun
an aggregate of similar cells and cell products forming a definite kind of structural material with a specific function, in a multicellular organism.
tissues
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pluralof tissue.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Unlike bones and many other tissues in the body, tooth enamel cannot naturally regenerate once it has been lost.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026
Very hot beverages can expose tissues in the mouth and digestive tract to high temperatures, but the study did not establish the biological mechanism behind the observed vascular risk.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026
Although such treatments would require further development and testing for rhabdomyosarcoma, they could eventually offer a more precise alternative to conventional chemotherapy, potentially reducing damage to healthy tissues.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
Rather than remaining in one location, immune cells travel through the bloodstream and tissues, searching for signs of infection or other abnormalities.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
I paused, and she quickly slid a box of tissues over to me.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
