connective tissue

noun, Anatomy
1.
a tissue, usually of mesoblastic origin, that connects, supports, or surrounds other tissues, organs, etc.
Origin
1880-85
British Dictionary definitions for connective tissues

connective tissue

noun
1.
an animal tissue developed from the embryonic mesoderm that consists of collagen or elastic fibres, fibroblasts, fatty cells, etc, within a jelly-like matrix. It supports organs, fills the spaces between them, and forms tendons and ligaments
connective tissues in Medicine

connective tissue con·nec·tive tissue (kə-něk'tĭv)
n.
The supporting or framework tissue of the body, arising chiefly from the embryonic mesoderm and including collagenous, elastic and reticular fibers, adipose tissue, cartilage, and bone. Also called interstitial tissue.

connective tissues in Science
connective tissue
  (kə-něk'tĭv)   
Tissue that connects, supports, binds, or encloses the structures of the body. Connective tissues are made up of cells embedded in an extracellular matrix and include bones, cartilage, mucous membranes, fat, and blood.
connective tissues in Culture

connective tissue definition


Body tissue that serves to connect or support other tissues or parts. Cartilage, tendons, and bone are all kinds of connective tissue.