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tissue (enc)

Tissue

Noun1.tissue - a part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
organism, being - a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
body part - any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
isthmus - a narrow band of tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure
animal tissue - the tissue in the bodies of animals
2.tissue - a soft thin (usually translucent) paper
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
paper - a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
bathroom tissue, toilet paper, toilet tissue - a soft thin absorbent paper for use in toilets
Verb1.tissue - create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton; "tissue textiles"
handicraft - a craft that requires skillful hands
web, net - construct or form a web, as if by weaving
brocade - weave a design into (textiles)
lace - do lacework; "The Flemish women were lacing in front of the cathedral"
braid, plait, lace - make by braiding or interlacing; "lace a tablecloth"
twill - weave diagonal lines into (textiles)

 

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