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tissue /tis·sue/ (tish´u) an aggregation of similarly specialized cells which together perform certain special functions.

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adenoid tissue  lymphoid t.

adipose tissue  connective tissue made of fat cells in meshwork of areolar tissue.

areolar tissue  connective tissue made up largely of interlacing fibers.

bony tissue  bone.

brown adipose tissue  a thermogenic type of adipose tissue containing a dark pigment, and arising during embryonic life in certain specific areas in many mammals, including humans; it is prominent in the newborn.

cancellous tissue  the spongy tissue of bone.

cartilaginous tissue  the substance of cartilage.

chromaffin tissue  a tissue composed largely of chromaffin cells, well supplied with nerves and vessels; it occurs in the adrenal medulla and also forms the paraganglia of the body.

cicatricial tissue  the dense fibrous tissue forming a cicatrix, derived directly from granulation tissue.

connective tissue  the stromatous or nonparenchymatous tissues of the body; that which binds together and is the ground substance of the various parts and organs of the body.

elastic tissue , elastic tissue, yellow connective tissue made up of yellow elastic fibers, frequently massed into sheets.

endothelial tissue  endothelium.

epithelial tissue  epithelium.

erectile tissue  spongy tissue that expands and becomes hard when filled with blood.

extracellular tissue  the total of tissues and body fluids outside the cells.

fatty tissue  adipose t.

fibrous tissue  the common connective tissue of the body, composed of yellow or white parallel fibers.

gelatinous tissue  mucous t.

glandular tissue  an aggregation of epithelial cells that elaborate secretions.

granulation tissue  the newly formed vascular tissue normally produced in healing of wounds of soft tissue, ultimately forming the cicatrix.

gut-associated lymphoid tissue  (GALT) lymphoid tissue associated with the gut, including the tonsils, Peyer's patches, lamina propria of the gastrointestinal tract, and appendix.

indifferent tissue  undifferentiated embryonic tissue.

interstitial tissue  connective tissue between the cellular elements of a structure.

lymphadenoid tissue  tissue resembling that of lymph nodes, found in the spleen, bone marrow, tonsils, and other organs.

lymphoid tissue  a latticework of reticular tissue, the interspaces of which contain lymphocytes.

mesenchymal tissue  mesenchyme.

mucous tissue  a jellylike connective tissue, as occurs in the umbilical cord.

muscle tissue , muscular tissue the substance of muscle, consisting of muscle fibers, muscle cells, connective tissue, and extracellular material.

myeloid tissue  red bone marrow.

nerve tissue , nervous tissue the specialized tissue making up the central and peripheral nervous systems, consisting of neurons with their processes, other specialized or supporting cells, and extracellular material.

osseous tissue  the specialized tissue forming the bones.

reticular tissue , reticulated tissue connective tissue consisting of reticular cells and fibers.

scar tissue  cicatricial t.

sclerous tissues  the cartilaginous, fibrous, and osseous tissue.

skeletal tissue  the bony, ligamentous, fibrous, and cartilaginous tissue forming the skeleton and its attachments.

subcutaneous tissue  the layer of loose connective tissue directly under the skin.

white adipose tissue , yellow adipose tissue the adipose tissue comprising the bulk of the body fat.

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con·nec·tive tissue (k-nktv)

n.

The supporting or framework tissue of the body, arising chiefly from the embryonic mesoderm and including collagenous, elastic and reticular fibers, adipose tissue, cartilage, and bone. Also called interstitial tissue.

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Connective tissue

Tissue that supports and binds other tissue; much of it occurs outside of cells (extra-cellular) and consists of fibrous webs of the polymers, elastin and collagen. Cutis laxa is associated with defects in these fibers.

Mentioned in: Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy, Cutis Laxa, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum, Relapsing Polychondritis, Scleroderma

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connective tissue,

tissue that supports and binds other body tissue and parts. It derives from the mesoderm of the embryo and is dense, containing large numbers of cells and large amounts of intercellular material. The intercellular material is composed of fibers in a matrix or ground substance that may be liquid, gelatinous, or solid, such as in bone and cartilage. Connective tissue fibers may be collagenous or elastic. The matrix or ground material surrounding fibers and cells is a dynamic substance, susceptible to its own special diseases. Kinds of connective tissue are bone tissue, cartilage tissue, dense connective tissue, fibrous tissue, and loose connective tissue.

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connective tissue,

n structural tissue composed of fibrous materials and a substrate that contains a variety of cells. Bone, cartilage, hair, nails, and fibrous tissue between cells and around muscles are all considered types of connective tissue.

Connective tissue.

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tissue (tish´oo),

n an aggregation of similarly specialized cells united in the performance of a particular function.

tissue adhesives,

n agents or materials that may be used to seal two cut tissue surfaces together or cover a surgically exposed surface such as butyl cyanoacrylate, which is used to cover palatal donor sites in periodontal surgery.

tissue, compression of,

n See tissue displaceability.

tissue conditioning,

n a disciplined program of patient-performed plaque control measures designed for gingiva that is soft, spongy, and bleeds easily from poor oral hygiene habits, in order to improve gingival health before subgingival scaling is performed.

tissue, connective,

n the binding and supportive tissue of the body; derived from the mesoderm; depending on its location and function, it is composed of fibroblasts, primitive mesenchymal cells, collagen fibers, and elastic fibers, with associated blood and lymphatic vessels and nerve fibers.

tissue, critical,

n tissue that reacts most unfavorably to radiation or by its nature attracts and absorbs specific radiochemicals.

tissue displaceability,

n the quality of oral tissues that permits them to be placed in or assume other positions than their relaxed position.

tissue displacement,

n change in the form or position of tissues as a result of pressure.

tissue, engineering,

n the interdisciplinary field that uses life science and engineering principles in the development of biologic substitutes for tissue restoration or replacement.

tissue, flabby,

n See tissue, hyperplastic.

tissue, hyperplastic,

n in dentistry, excessively movable tissue about the mandible or maxillae resulting from increases in the number of normal cells.

tissue, interdental,

n the gingivae, cementum of the teeth, free gingival and transseptal fibers of the periodontal membrane (ligament), and alveolar and supporting bone.

tissue molding,

n See border molding.

tissue, peripheral,

n See border structures.

tissue, redundant,

n See epulis fissuratum.

tissue sloughing,

n a surface layer of flesh peeling away. Possible causes are extensive exposure to topical anesthetic, overly abrasive toothpaste, smokeless tobacco, tissue burn, or mouthrinses. Also called
epithelial desquamation.

tissue, subjacent,

n the structures that underlie or are in border contact with a denture base; they may or may not have a supporting relationship to the overlying base.

tissue-borne partial denture,

n See denture, partial, tissue-borne.

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connective tissue

a fibrous type of body tissue with varied functions. The connective tissue system supports and connects internal organs, forms bones and the walls of blood vessels, attaches muscles to bones, and replaces tissues of other types following injury.

Connective tissue consists mainly of long fibers embedded in noncellular matter, the ground substance. The density of these fibers and the presence or absence of certain chemicals make some connective tissues soft and rubbery and others hard and rigid. Compared with most other kinds of tissue, connective tissue has few cells. The fibers contain a protein called collagen.

Connective tissue can develop in any part of the body, and the body uses this ability to help repair or replace damaged areas. Scar tissue is the most common form of this substitute. See also collagen diseases.

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elastic connective tissue

found especially in supportive tissues, e.g. some ligaments, and tendons, e.g. nuchal ligament or tunica flava.

reticular connective tissue

a type of connective tissue found principally in myeloid and lymphatic organs; they account for reticular meshwork.

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Patient discussion about Connective tissue diseases.

Q. My neighbor's kid had a lens dislocation due to Marfan's disease. Is this a contagious thing? My neighbor's have a sweet 8 year old boy. he had a lens dislocation due to a connective tissue disease named Marfan (I think that the name). It sounds like a very serious condition. My boy is playing with this kid several hour a week. should I take him to the GP to see that his is not infected with this marfan thing?

A. Don't worry. Marfan's syndrome is a connective tissue disease that is genetic. This means that You can't "get" this disease. Either you are borne with it or you will never suffer from it.
lens dislocation is a known symptom of marfan's syndrome, and is not connected to infectious diseases.