connective tissue
noun
: a tissue of mesodermal origin that consists of various cells (such as fibroblasts and macrophages) and interlacing protein fibers (as of collagen) embedded in a chiefly carbohydrate ground substance, that supports, ensheathes, and binds together other tissues, and that includes loose and dense forms (such as adipose tissue, tendons, ligaments, and aponeuroses) and specialized forms (such as cartilage and bone)
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In a sense, the show was the connective tissue that brought all the areas of their brand together — a long infomercial that blended business with personal.
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Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2024
This long cooking time breaks down collagen and other connective tissues, extracting minerals like calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, along with amino acids such as glycine, proline and glutamine.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 26 Dec. 2024
Equipped with a comprehensive view of organizational needs and limits, leaders can transform IT into a connective tissue that serves, empowers and delivers value for all.
—Rajat Bhargava, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The spontaneity and variability of play help to recondition, stretch, and strengthen your muscle fascia – that super suit of connective tissue that supports every muscle and organ in your body.
—Kate Ligler, Outside Online, 7 Dec. 2024
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Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2024
This long cooking time breaks down collagen and other connective tissues, extracting minerals like calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, along with amino acids such as glycine, proline and glutamine.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 26 Dec. 2024
Equipped with a comprehensive view of organizational needs and limits, leaders can transform IT into a connective tissue that serves, empowers and delivers value for all.
—Rajat Bhargava, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The spontaneity and variability of play help to recondition, stretch, and strengthen your muscle fascia – that super suit of connective tissue that supports every muscle and organ in your body.
—Kate Ligler, Outside Online, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Connective tissue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/connective%20tissue. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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connective tissue
noun
con·nec·tive tissue
kə-ˌnek-tiv- 
: a tissue of mesodermal origin that consists of various cells (as fibroblasts and macrophages) and interlacing protein fibers (as of collagen) embedded in a chiefly carbohydrate ground substance, that supports, ensheathes, and binds together other tissues, and that includes loose and dense forms (as adipose tissue, tendons, ligaments, and aponeuroses) and specialized forms (as cartilage and bone)
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