tissue

(tish′oo)

To hear audio pronunciation of this topic, purchase a subscription or log in.

[Fr. tissu, from L. texere, to weave]
A collection of similar cells and their intercellular substance that perform a particular function. The four major groups of tissue are the epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous tissues.

There's more to see -- the rest of this topic is available only to subscribers.