animal tissue

Noun
  1. The tissue in the bodies of animals (synset 105275047)
    is a type of: tissue - part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
    subtypes:
    • chalaza - one of two spiral bands of tissue connecting the egg yolk to the enclosing membrane at either end of the shell
    • embryonic tissue - tissue in an embryo
    • coronet - margin between the skin of the pastern and the horn of the hoof
    • epithelial tissue, epithelium - membranous tissue covering internal organs and other internal surfaces of the body
    • flesh - the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
    • capillary bed - a layer of tissue densely packed with capillaries
    • parenchyma - animal tissue that constitutes the essential part of an organ as contrasted with e.g. connective tissue and blood vessels
    • interstitial tissue - tissue between the cells of a structure or part in plant or animal
    • adipose tissue, fat, fatty tissue - a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs
    • connective tissue - 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
    • lymphatic tissue, lymphoid tissue - tissue making up the lymphatic system
    • cartilage, gristle - tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults
    • erectile tissue - vascular tissue capable of filling with blood and becoming rigid
    • muscle, muscular tissue - animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
    • fibrous tissue - tissue consisting of or containing fibers in both animals and plants
    • nerve tissue, nervous tissue - tissue composed of neurons
    • gingiva, gum - the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
    • cortex, lens cortex - the tissue that surrounds the lens nucleus
    • flap - a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body
    • membrane, tissue layer - a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants
    • cortex - the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal
    • medulla - the inner part of an organ or structure in plant or animal
    • matrix - the formative tissue at the base of a nail
    • graft, transplant - (surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient; in some cases the patient can be both donor and recipient
    • stroma - the supporting tissue of an organ (as opposed to parenchyma)
    substance meronym: animal, animate being, beast, brute, creature, fauna - a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

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