Tissues: meaning, definitions and examples

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tissues

 

[ หˆtษชสƒuหz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

soft and delicate

Tissues refer to a group or layer of cells that together perform a specific function in an organism. They are soft and delicate structures that can be found in plants, animals, and humans. Tissues can be categorized into four main types: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous.

Synonyms

cloth, fabric, material

Examples of usage

  • The human body is made up of different types of tissues.
  • Plants have specialized tissues for photosynthesis.
Context #2 | Noun

paper products

Tissues are also commonly used to refer to paper products that are used for wiping or cleaning. These tissues are often disposable and come in handy packs for convenience.

Synonyms

facial tissue, tissue paper

Examples of usage

  • She always carries a pack of tissues in her bag.
  • He used a tissue to wipe his glasses.

Translations

Translations of the word "tissues" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tecidos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŠเคคเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gewebe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jaringan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะบะฐะฝะธะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tkanki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ต„็น”

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tissus

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tejidos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dokular

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ์ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ุณุฌุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tkรกnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tkanivรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป„็ป‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tkiva

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vefja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะฝะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขะบะฐะฝแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toxumlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tejidos

Word origin

The word 'tissues' originated from the Old French word 'tissu', meaning a woven fabric. Over time, the term evolved to refer to biological tissues as well as paper products. The concept of tissues in biology was first introduced by the German scientist Theodor Schwann in the 19th century.

See also: tissue.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,629, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.