tissue

tissue definition - medical

tis·sue (tĭshˈo͞o)

noun
An aggregation of morphologically similar cells and associated intercellular matter acting together to perform specific functions in the body. There are four basic types of tissue: muscle, nerve, epithelial, and connective.

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