Tissue meaning

What does “tissue” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“tissue” is a noun and verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function.

tissue

noun

  1. part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function

  2. a soft thin (usually translucent) paper

    Synonymstissue paper

verb

  1. create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton

    “tissue textiles”

    Synonymsweave

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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