tissue
Noun
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Part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function (synset 105274844)
is a type of: body part - any part of an organism such as an organ or extremitysubtypes:
- band, isthmus - a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure
- animal tissue - the tissue in the bodies of animals
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A soft thin (usually translucent) paper (synset 115099529)
is a type of: paper - a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grassessubtypes:
- cigarette paper, rolling paper - a strong tissue paper that burns evenly and is sufficiently porous to control the burning of the tobacco in a cigarette
- facial tissue - tissue paper suitable for use on the face
- kleenex - a piece of soft absorbent paper (usually two or more thin layers) used as a disposable handkerchief
- bathroom tissue, toilet paper, toilet tissue - a soft thin absorbent paper for use in toilets
same as: tissue paper
Verb
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Create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton (synset 201677786)
"tissue textiles"referred to in: handicraft - a craft that requires skillful handsis a type of: create from raw material, create from raw stuff - make from scratchsubtypes:same as: weave
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