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Noun: connective tissue  ku'nek-tiv 'ti-shoo
  1. Tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments

Derived forms: connective tissues

Type of: animal tissue

Encyclopedia: Connective tissue

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