connective_tissue | ||
1. | [ noun ] (zoology) 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 | |
Related terms: | animal_tissue skin os tendon marrow submucosa ligament scar_tissue granulation perineurium fascia areolar_tissue endoneurium elastic_tissue matrix histiocyte mast_cell collagen | |
Similar spelling: |
constructive_trust connecticut_river |