In animals and plants, tissue consists of cells that are similar to each other in appearance and that have the same function.
As we age we lose muscle tissue.
Athletes have hardly any fatty tissue.
All the cells and tissues in the body benefit from the increased intake of oxygen.
Synonyms: matter, material, substance, stuff More Synonyms of tissue
2. uncountable noun
Tissue or tissue paper is thin paper that is used for wrapping things that are easily damaged, such as objects made of glass or china.
3. countable noun
A tissue is a piece of thin soft paper that you use to blow your nose.
...a box of tissues.
Synonyms: paper, wipe, paper handkerchief, wrapping paper More Synonyms of tissue
More Synonyms of tissue
tissue in British English
(ˈtɪʃuː, ˈtɪsjuː)
noun
1.
a part of an organism consisting of a large number of cells having a similar structure and function
connective tissue
nerve tissue
2.
a thin piece of soft absorbent paper, usually of two or more layers, used as a disposable handkerchief, towel, etc
3. tissue paper
4.
an interwoven series
a tissue of lies
5.
a woven cloth, esp of a light gauzy nature, originally interwoven with threads of gold or silver
verb(transitive)
6. rare
to weave into tissue
7.
to decorate or clothe with tissue or tissue paper
Word origin
C14: from Old French tissu woven cloth, from tistre to weave, from Latin texere
tissue in American English
(ˈtɪʃu; Chiefly British ˈtɪsju)
noun
1.
cloth; esp., light, thin cloth, as gauze
2.
an interwoven or intricate mass or series; mesh; network; web
a tissue of lies
3.
a piece of soft, absorbent paper, used as a disposable handkerchief, as toilet paper, etc.
4.
a.
tissue paper
b.
a sheet of tissue paper
5. Biology
a.
the substance of an organic body or organ, consisting of cells and intercellular material
b.
any of the distinct structural materials of an organism, having a particular function
epithelial tissue
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈtissued or ˈtissuing
6.
to cover with tissue
7. Archaic
to weave into tissue
Word origin
ME tissu, rich cloth < OFr < pp. of tistre, to weave < L texere, to weave: see text
COBUILD Collocations
tissue
healthy tissue
Examples of 'tissue' in a sentence
tissue
There is no evidence to suggest they can combat stress fractures or soft tissue injuries.
The Sun (2016)
There was also internal damage to soft tissues and kidneys, he said.
The Sun (2016)
Protein is required for the preservation of tissues in the body as we age, particularly the muscle.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
I knew the scar tissue from this formative trauma was still in my soul.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The hand is still a bit big and I have some scar tissue but it is strong.
The Sun (2016)
It can take hold after a cut, allowing bacteria to infect the body 's soft tissue.
The Sun (2016)
Grow scar tissue, I guess.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We know that free radicals can damage any tissue in the body.
Youngson, Dr. Robert The Antioxidant Health Plan (1994)
People often tell me they have to watch the show with a box of tissues.
The Sun (2016)
You are paying by the minute and will also pay for the tissues you use.
The Sun (2014)
She is facing surgery to remove scar tissue around her cervix.
The Sun (2015)
More stringent oversight would help restore confidence in organ and tissue donation programmes.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
These are powerful as they have the potential to produce any tissue in the human body.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This mineral helps the body to use calcium for rebuilding damaged tissues.
Chaitow, Leon Bad Breath (1994)
The advance could make many transplants unnecessary and allow the regeneration of brain tissue and limb parts.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The same goes for lean tissue such as muscle.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
X-rays are also poor at imaging soft tissues such as heart muscle.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The stem cells can be turned into any tissue in the body.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
And the presenter admits she got through boxes of tissues while making the programme.
The Sun (2009)
Use tissues and flush them away to avoid them infecting others.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
But what makes her special is that scar tissue.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Iron governs the efficiency of the red blood cells that carry oxygen to your tissues and organs.
The Sun (2016)
All human body tissues are composed of cells.
Youngson, Dr. Robert The Antioxidant Health Plan (1994)
The simple pad is applied to damaged tissue underneath a thin skin graft.
The Sun (2009)
They strip bark from trees to get at the soft tissue beneath.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Doctors found the top of his spine had snapped and only tissue and muscle were keeping his head in place.
The Sun (2015)
She lay in her pavilion - cloth of gold tissue.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
They remove the part of the tissue with the most eggs, which is on the outer edge.
The Sun (2014)
Is it better to use Q tissues or real handkerchiefs?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In other languages
tissue
British English: tissue /ˈtɪsjuː; ˈtɪʃuː/ NOUN
In animals and plants, tissue consists of cells that are similar in appearance and function.
...muscle tissue.
American English: tissue
Arabic: مِنْدِيلٌ وَرَقِيّ
Brazilian Portuguese: tecido células
Chinese: 组织
Croatian: tkivo
Czech: tkáň
Danish: væv
Dutch: tissue
European Spanish: tejido Anatomía
Finnish: kudos
French: tissu
German: Gewebe Körper
Greek: χαρτομάντηλο
Italian: tessuto
Japanese: 組織 生物
Korean: 조직
Norwegian: vev
Polish: tkanka
European Portuguese: tecido
Romanian: țesut
Russian: ткань
Latin American Spanish: tejido conjunto de células de la misma naturaleza
Swedish: vävnad
Thai: เนื้อเยื่อของคน สัตว์และพืช
Turkish: kağıt mendil
Ukrainian: тканина (організму)
Vietnamese: mô
All related terms of 'tissue'
scar tissue
the connective tissue that forms a scar
soft tissue
the soft parts of the human body as distinct from bone and cartilage
tissue type
the inherited chemical characteristics of the bodily tissue of an individual that are recognized and, when grafted , are accepted or rejected by the immune system of another individual. The tissue type is determined by the histocompatibility antigens
carbon tissue
a sheet of paper coated with pigmented gelatine , used in the carbon process
facial tissue
a sheet of soft tissue paper used for cleansing , as a handkerchief , etc.
fatty tissue
tissue with excessive accumulation of fat
gamgee tissue
a type of dressing for wounds
muscle tissue
tissue composed of bundles of elongated cells capable of contraction and relaxation to produce movement in an organ or part
tissue damage
Damage is physical harm that is caused to an object.
tissue paper
very thin soft delicate paper used to wrap breakable goods, as decoration , etc
tissue typing
identification of specific genetically linked antigens in tissue in order to minimize antigenic differences between donor and recipient tissue in organ transplantation
toilet tissue
adipose tissue
loose connective tissue in which fat cells accumulate
bathroom tissue
See toilet paper
elastic tissue
a connective tissue consisting largely of yellow , elastic fibers, occurring especially in the walls of arteries and veins
healthy tissue
In animals and plants, tissue consists of cells that are similar to each other in appearance and that have the same function.
lymphoid tissue
tissue, such as the lymph nodes , tonsils , spleen , and thymus , that produces lymphocytes
tissue culture
the growth of small pieces of animal or plant tissue in a sterile controlled medium
vascular tissue
tissue of higher plants consisting mainly of xylem and phloem and occurring as a continuous system throughout the plant: it conducts water, mineral salts , and synthesized food substances and provides mechanical support
conducting tissue
tissue of higher plants consisting mainly of xylem and phloem and occurring as a continuous system throughout the plant: it conducts water, mineral salts , and synthesized food substances and provides mechanical support
connective tissue
Connective tissue is the substance in the bodies of animals and people which fills in the spaces between organs and connects muscles and bones .
granulation tissue
a mass of new connective tissue and capillaries formed on the surface of a healing ulcer or wound , usually leaving a scar
lymphatic tissue
tissue, such as the lymph nodes, tonsils , spleen , and thymus , that produces lymphocytes
mechanical tissue
a plant tissue made up of hard, thick-walled cells that add strength to an organ
connective tissue disease
See collagen disease
tissue plasminogen activator
an enzyme produced by the blood vessels that dissolves blood clots by converting plasminogen into plasmin : it is manufactured using recombinant DNA technology and used to prevent stroke , etc.
collagen disease
any of a group of diseases, as systemic lupus erythematosus, polyarteritis, scleroderma , and rheumatoid arthritis , involving inflammation or degeneration of connective tissue and accompanied by deposition of fibrinous material
Chinese translation of 'tissue'
tissue
(ˈtɪʃuː)
n
(u) (Anat, Bio) 组(組)织(織) (zǔzhī)
(c) (= paper handkerchief) 纸(紙)巾 (zhǐjīn) (张(張), zhāng)
1 (noun)
Definition
a group of cells in an animal or plant with a similar structure and function
As we age we lose muscle tissue.
Synonyms
matter
A proton is an elementary particle of matter.
material
the decomposition of organic material
substance
The substance that causes the problem comes from the barley.
stuff
The idea that we can be what we want has become the stuff of TV commercials.
structure
2 (noun)
Definition
a thin piece of soft absorbent paper used as a disposable handkerchief, towel, etc.
a box of tissues
Synonyms
paper
wipe
paper handkerchief
wrapping paper
3 (noun)
Definition
an interwoven series
It was all a tissue of lies which ended in his resignation.
Synonyms
series
pack
collection
He has gathered a large collection of prints and paintings over the years.
mass
On the desk is a mass of books and papers.
network
The uterus is supplied with a network of blood vessels and nerves.
chain
a horrific chain of events
combination
web
a complex web of financial dealings
accumulation
The rate of accumulation decreases with time.
fabrication
conglomeration
a conglomeration of buildings, all tightly packed together
concatenation (formal)
fabric
texture
It is used in moisturisers to give them a silky texture.
mesh
The ground-floor windows are obscured by wire mesh.
gauze
Additional synonyms
in the sense of accumulation
Definition
the collecting together of things
The rate of accumulation decreases with time.
Synonyms
growth,
collection,
gathering,
build-up,
aggregation,
conglomeration,
augmentation
in the sense of chain
Definition
a series of connected facts or events
a horrific chain of events
Synonyms
series,
set,
train,
string,
sequence,
succession,
progression,
concatenation
in the sense of collection
Definition
things collected or accumulated
He has gathered a large collection of prints and paintings over the years.
Synonyms
accumulation,
set,
store,
mass,
pile,
heap,
stockpile,
hoard,
aggregate,
congeries
Synonyms of 'tissue'
tissue
Explore 'tissue' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of concatenation
Definition
a series of linked events
Synonyms
series,
linking,
chain,
connection,
sequence,
succession,
interlocking,
nexus
in the sense of conglomeration
a conglomeration of buildings, all tightly packed together
Synonyms
mass,
combination,
composite,
accumulation,
assortment,
medley,
potpourri,
aggregation,
miscellany,
mishmash,
hotchpotch
in the sense of mass
Definition
a collection of the component parts of something
On the desk is a mass of books and papers.
Synonyms
lot,
collection,
load (informal),
combination,
pile,
quantity,
bunch,
stack,
heap,
rick,
batch,
accumulation,
stockpile,
assemblage,
aggregation,
conglomeration
in the sense of material
Definition
the substance of which a thing is made
the decomposition of organic material
Synonyms
substance,
body,
matter,
stuff,
elements,
constituents
in the sense of mesh
Definition
a material resembling a net made from intersecting strands with a space between each strand
The ground-floor windows are obscured by wire mesh.
Synonyms
net,
netting,
network,
web,
tracery
in the sense of network
Definition
a system of intersecting lines, roads, veins, etc.
The uterus is supplied with a network of blood vessels and nerves.
Synonyms
web,
system,
arrangement,
grid,
mesh,
lattice,
circuitry,
nexus,
plexus,
interconnection,
net
in the sense of stuff
Definition
the raw material of something
The idea that we can be what we want has become the stuff of TV commercials.
Synonyms
substance,
material,
essence,
matter,
staple,
pith,
quintessence
in the sense of substance
Definition
the basic matter of which a thing consists
The substance that causes the problem comes from the barley.
Synonyms
material,
body,
stuff,
element,
fabric,
texture
in the sense of texture
Definition
the structure, appearance, and feel of a substance
It is used in moisturisers to give them a silky texture.