tissue

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/ˈtɪʃ.uː/

noun
a group of connected cells in an animal or plant that are similar to each other, have the same purpose, and form the stated part of the animal or plant

tissue in a sentence

  • “The woman scrubbed at her face with a tissue.”
  • “human tissue”
  • “plant tissue”
  • “brain / lung / muscle / fat tissue”

What does “tissue” mean?

tissue (noun) means a group of connected cells in an animal or plant that are similar to each other, have the same purpose, and form the stated part of the animal or plant. It is pronounced /ˈtɪʃ.uː/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "tissue" mean?
tissue (noun) means: a group of connected cells in an animal or plant that are similar to each other, have the same purpose, and form the stated part of the animal or plant
How do you pronounce "tissue"?
"tissue" is pronounced /ˈtɪʃ.uː/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "tissue" in a sentence?
Here is "tissue" used in a sentence: The woman scrubbed at her face with a tissue.

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