| has gloss | (noun) the tissue in the bodies of animals
animal tissue |
| lexicalization | eng: animal tissue |
| subclass of | (noun) part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
tissue |
| has subclass | (noun) one of two spiral bands of tissue connecting the egg yolk to the enclosing membrane at either end of the shell
chalaza |
| has subclass | (noun) tissue in an embryo
embryonic tissue |
| has subclass | (noun) margin between the skin of the pastern and the horn of the hoof
coronet |
| has subclass | (noun) membranous tissue covering internal organs and other internal surfaces of the body
epithelial tissue, epithelium |
| has subclass | (noun) the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
flesh |
| has subclass | (noun) a layer of tissue densely packed with capillaries
capillary bed |
| has subclass | (noun) animal tissue that constitutes the essential part of an organ as contrasted with e.g. connective tissue and blood vessels
parenchyma |
| has subclass | (noun) tissue between the cells of a structure or part in plant or animal
interstitial tissue |
| has subclass | (noun) a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs; "fatty tissue protected them from the severe cold"
fat, adipose tissue, fatty tissue |
| has subclass | (noun) tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments
connective tissue |
| has subclass | (noun) tissue making up the lymphatic system
lymphoid tissue, lymphatic tissue |
| has subclass | (noun) tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults
gristle, cartilage |
| has subclass | (noun) vascular tissue capable of filling with blood and becoming rigid
erectile tissue |
| has subclass | (noun) animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
muscle, muscular tissue |
| has subclass | (noun) tissue consisting of or containing fibers in both animals and plants
fibrous tissue |
| has subclass | (noun) tissue composed of neurons
nervous tissue, nerve tissue |
| has subclass | (noun) the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
gum, gingiva |
| has subclass | (noun) the tissue that surrounds the lens nucleus
cortex, lens cortex |
| has subclass | (noun) a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body
flap |
| has subclass | (noun) a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants
tissue layer, membrane |
| has subclass | (noun) the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal
cortex |
| has subclass | (noun) the inner part of an organ or structure in plant or animal
medulla |
| has subclass | (noun) the formative tissue at the base of a nail
matrix |
| has subclass | (noun) (surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient; in some cases the patient can be both donor and recipient
graft, transplant |
| has subclass | (noun) the supporting tissue of an organ (as opposed to parenchyma)
stroma |