Connective tissue
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| Term | Connective tissue |
| Short definition | connective tissue - (pronounced) (kuh-NEK-tiv TIH-shoo) Tissues that support, protect, and give structure to other tissues and organs in the body. Connective tissue also stores fat, helps transport nutrients and other substances between tissues and organs, and helps repair damaged tissue. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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connective tissue - (pronounced) (kuh-NEK-tiv TIH-shoo) Tissues that support, protect, and give structure to other tissues and organs in the body. Connective tissue also stores fat, helps transport nutrients and other substances between tissues and organs, and helps repair damaged tissue. Connective tissue is made up of cells, fibers and a gel-like substance. Types of connective tissue include bone, cartilage, fat, blood, and lymphoid tissue
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