Tissue: meaning, definitions and examples
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tissue
[ ˈtɪʃuː ]
soft material
Tissue is a soft, thin piece of paper used for wiping tears or noses. It can also refer to a collection of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function in the body.
Synonyms
facial tissue, kleenex, paper tissue.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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tissue |
General term for soft, thin paper used for cleaning, wiping, or blowing the nose. It is commonly used in both household and medical contexts.
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paper tissue |
Another term for tissue, used less frequently but can refer more generally to any type of paper-based tissue product.
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kleenex |
A brand name that has become a generic term in some countries for facial tissues, often used in conversational contexts. Note: It should be capitalized as Kleenex.
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facial tissue |
Specifically refers to tissues used primarily for facial purposes like blowing the nose or wiping the face. Often presented in a box and intended for personal hygiene.
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Examples of usage
- She used a tissue to wipe away her tears.
- The doctor examined the tissue under a microscope.
biology
In biology, tissue is a group of cells that have a similar structure and function.
Synonyms
biological tissue, cell group.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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tissue |
Commonly used in everyday language to refer to the material with specialized cells in animals and plants or a piece of soft thin paper for various uses.
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biological tissue |
Used in scientific and medical contexts to describe a collection of cells with a similar structure and function.
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cell group |
Often used in biology or medical research to describe a cluster of similar cells that function together. This term is less specific than 'tissue'.
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Examples of usage
- Muscle tissue helps the body move.
- Nervous tissue carries messages to and from the brain.
Translations
Translations of the word "tissue" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tecido
- lenço de papel
- papel higiênico
🇮🇳 ऊतक
- टिशू पेपर
- रुमाल
🇩🇪 Gewebe
- Taschentuch
- Toilettenpapier
🇮🇩 jaringan
- tisu
- kertas tisu
🇺🇦 тканина
- серветка
- туалетний папір
🇵🇱 tkanka
- chusteczka
- papier toaletowy
🇯🇵 組織 (そしき)
- ティッシュ
- トイレットペーパー
🇫🇷 tissu
- mouchoir
- papier toilette
🇪🇸 tejido
- pañuelo
- papel higiénico
🇹🇷 doku
- mendil
- tuvalet kağıdı
🇰🇷 조직
- 화장지
- 휴지
🇸🇦 نسيج
- منديل ورقي
- ورق تواليت
🇨🇿 tkáň
- kapesník
- toaletní papír
🇸🇰 tkanivo
- vreckovka
- toaletný papier
🇨🇳 组织 (zǔzhī)
- 纸巾 (zhǐjīn)
- 卫生纸 (wèishēngzhǐ)
🇸🇮 tkivo
- robček
- toaletni papir
🇮🇸 vefur
- vasaklútur
- klósettpappír
🇰🇿 тін
- майлық
- дәретхана қағазы
🇬🇪 ქსოვილი
- ქაღალდის ხელსახოცი
- ტუალეტის ქაღალდი
🇦🇿 toxuma
- kağız salfet
- tualet kağızı
🇲🇽 tejido
- pañuelo
- papel higiénico
Etymology
The word 'tissue' originated from the Old French word 'tissu', meaning 'a woven fabric'. It was first used in the English language in the 14th century to refer to a woven cloth. Over time, the meaning of 'tissue' expanded to include thin paper material and biological cell groups.
See also: tissues.