connective tissue
noun
: a tissue of mesodermal origin that consists of various cells (such as fibroblasts and macrophages) and interlacing protein fibers (as of collagen) embedded in a chiefly carbohydrate ground substance, that supports, ensheathes, and binds together other tissues, and that includes loose and dense forms (such as adipose tissue, tendons, ligaments, and aponeuroses) and specialized forms (such as cartilage and bone)
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Learning about the world around us provides the connective tissue for spirited interactions and growing deeper bonds with each other.
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Ashley Brown, NPR, 9 May 2025
It is often used to reduce further gum recession or if someone has thinner gum tissue, and a connective tissue graft isn't the best option.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 7 May 2025
As connective tissue disorders affect so many parts of the body in various ways, every patient's experience of it is very different.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 2025
Blood thinners in theory shouldn’t weaken your tendons or other similar connective tissues in your body, though.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Ashley Brown, NPR, 9 May 2025
It is often used to reduce further gum recession or if someone has thinner gum tissue, and a connective tissue graft isn't the best option.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 7 May 2025
As connective tissue disorders affect so many parts of the body in various ways, every patient's experience of it is very different.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 2025
Blood thinners in theory shouldn’t weaken your tendons or other similar connective tissues in your body, though.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Connective tissue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/connective%20tissue. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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connective tissue
noun
con·nec·tive tissue
kə-ˌnek-tiv- 
: a tissue of mesodermal origin that consists of various cells (as fibroblasts and macrophages) and interlacing protein fibers (as of collagen) embedded in a chiefly carbohydrate ground substance, that supports, ensheathes, and binds together other tissues, and that includes loose and dense forms (as adipose tissue, tendons, ligaments, and aponeuroses) and specialized forms (as cartilage and bone)
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