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单词 tissue
释义

tissue

noun

tis·​sue ˈti-(ˌ)shü How to pronounce tissue (audio)
 chiefly British  ˈtis-(ˌ)yü
1
: a piece of soft absorbent tissue paper used especially as a handkerchief or for removing cosmetics
2
: an aggregate of cells usually of a particular kind together with their intercellular substance that form one of the structural materials of a plant or an animal
3
a
: a fine lightweight often sheer fabric
b
: mesh, network, web
a tissue of lies
tissuey
ˈti-shə-wē How to pronounce tissue (audio)
adjective

Example Sentences

She wiped her nose with a tissue. a sample of brain tissue The drug can damage the body's tissues. a box wrapped in tissue
Recent Examples on the Web Per the Mayo Clinic, vasculitis involves inflammation of the blood vessels, which can limit blood flow and result in organ or tissue damage. Sam Reed, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2022 The rider sustained a broken neck, soft tissue damage to his head and face, a fractured right femur and other injuries, Buttle said. Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2022 These have not proven beneficial effects and may compound tissue damage through burns or frostbite. Miles Blumhardt, USA TODAY, 17 July 2022 The scientists believe that antibodies, produced in response to COVID-19, may mistakenly target cells crucial to the blood-brain barrier forming the immune complexes, which in turn leads to inflammation and tissue damage. Gretchen Cuda Kroen, cleveland, 8 July 2022 Getting a nerve too cool can result in tissue damage. Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2022 This will also help the burning sensation after receiving a bite and lessen tissue damage. al, 28 June 2022 In response, surgeons at the hospital performed Kentucky's first GammaTile operation after removing Shober's most recent tumor, a move aimed at delaying tumor regrowth and protecting healthy brain tissue. Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 31 Aug. 2022 Namely, healthcare providers would need to be trained on how to give injections into the skin instead of the muscle or subcutaneous tissue, and small mistakes in dosage and injection depth could quickly add up to reduce protection against monkeypox. Simar Bajaj, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English tysshewe, tyssew, a rich fabric, from Anglo-French tissue, from past participle of tistre to weave, from Latin texere — more at technical

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined at sense 3a

Kids Definition

tissue

noun

tis·​sue ˈti-shü How to pronounce tissue (audio)
1
: a fine lightweight fabric
2
: a piece of soft absorbent paper
She dabbed at her nose with a tissue.
3
: a mass or layer of cells usually of one kind that perform a special function and form the basic structural material of an animal or plant body
muscle tissue

Medical Definition

tissue

noun

tis·​sue
ˈtish-(ˌ)ü, ˈtish-ə(-w), chiefly British ˈtis-(ˌ)yü
: an aggregate of cells usually of a particular kind together with their intercellular substance that form one of the structural materials of a plant or an animal and that in animals include connective tissue, epithelium, muscle tissue, and nerve tissue

tissue

noun

as in napkin

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • napkin
  • towel
  • hankie
  • handkerchief
  • serviette
  • hanky
  • kerchief
  • bandana
  • bandanna
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