connective tissue

Converse of subject

• surround: During the third month, these break up forming cell nests surrounded by young vascular connective tissue.

Converse of object

• strengthen: Horsetail: encourages the metabolism, diuretic, strengthens the connective tissue ( especially for cellulites ).
• call: Tissues containing predominantly stromal cells are often called connective tissue.

Adjective modifier

• fibrous: Collagen - the main substance in the white, fibrous connective tissue which is found in tendons, ligaments and cartilage.
• loose: As well as the endothelium and underlying basement membrane, there is a small layer of loose connective tissue and some adipose tissue.
• other: Sprains usually refer to injuries to ligaments, but sometimes to other connective tissues, such as tendons and the capsules surrounding joints.
• underlying: Can you identify the endothelium, and underlying connective tissue of the tunica intima layer in this photograph?