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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Summary Collagen is a naturally occurring protein that helps support the skin, cartilage, bone, and connective tissue.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024
For creative to perform in the way it's expected to, data needs to serve as the connective tissue across the growth engine for the entire digital marketing team, including creative strategists.
—Alex Song, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
Due to the long striation and connective tissue, the flank takes well to a marinade, which can help break it down, and making the texture more tender and palatable, according to Pandel.
—Mary Squillace, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024
Signals from endothelial cells organize the growth and development of connective tissue cells that form the surrounding layers of blood vessel walls.
—New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2024
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024
For creative to perform in the way it's expected to, data needs to serve as the connective tissue across the growth engine for the entire digital marketing team, including creative strategists.
—Alex Song, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
Due to the long striation and connective tissue, the flank takes well to a marinade, which can help break it down, and making the texture more tender and palatable, according to Pandel.
—Mary Squillace, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024
Signals from endothelial cells organize the growth and development of connective tissue cells that form the surrounding layers of blood vessel walls.
—New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2024
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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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