soft tissue

noun

1. the soft parts of the human body as distinct from bone and cartilage

Example Sentences

The frozen cub provides new revelations about its soft tissue anatomy such as the shape of its ears, muzzle, muscles, and broad feet adapted to walking in deep snow.

From Science Magazine

Her daughter was diagnosed with a form of soft tissue cancer just a year before she died, after a tumour was discovered in her abdomen.

From BBC

After a six-week wait, the family was given the news that Nansi had desmoid-type fibromatosis, a rare type of soft tissue sarcoma cancer.

From BBC

Defensive lineman Brennan Jackson has been sidelined recently because of what McVay described as a “soft tissue” injury, but Tyler Davis, a defensive lineman, kicker Joshua Karty, receiver Jordan Whittington and center Beaux Limmer — all sixth-round picks — are expected to play.

From Los Angeles Times

“Other athletes may not find cupping as effective as other soft tissue treatment options.”

From Salon