connective tissue

noun

, Anatomy.

1. a tissue, usually of mesoblastic origin, that connects, supports, or surrounds other tissues, organs, etc.

connective tissue

noun

1. an animal tissue developed from the embryonic mesoderm that consists of collagen or elastic fibres, fibroblasts, fatty cells, etc, within a jelly-like matrix. It supports organs, fills the spaces between them, and forms tendons and ligaments

connective tissue

/ kə-nĕk′tĭv /

1. Tissue that connects, supports, binds, or encloses the structures of the body. Connective tissues are made up of cells embedded in an extracellular matrix and include bones, cartilage, mucous membranes, fat, and blood.

connective tissue

1. Body tissue that serves to connect or support other tissues or parts. Cartilage , tendons , and bone are all kinds of connective tissue.

Word History and Origins

Origin of connective tissue¹

First recorded in 1880–85