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
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
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
Word origin
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.