fibrous tissue — A type of connective tissue consisting mainly of fibers that provides support and structure to organs and body parts
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A type of connective tissue consisting mainly of fibers that provides support and structure to organs and body parts
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfaɪbrəs ˈtɪʃuː/
Example Sentences
- After the injury, fibrous tissue grew to replace the damaged muscle, making him feel like he had a built-in armor patch.
- The surgeon removed excess fibrous tissue from the patient's knee joint.
- Fibrous tissue acts like nature's duct tape, holding our body parts together when things go wrong.
fibrous tissue
NOUN[/ˈfaɪbrəs ˈtɪʃuː/]
A type of connective tissue consisting mainly of fibers that provides support and structure to organs and body parts
A type of connective tissue consisting mainly of fibers that provides support and structure to organs and body parts
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term combines Latin 'fibra' (fibre) with the suffix '-ous' (adjective-forming) to create 'fibrous', and Latin 'textura' (woven fabric, texture) to form 'tissue'. Together, these elements denote biological material composed of interwoven fibres.
Breakdown
fibra (fibre) + -ous (adjective suffix) + textura (woven, texture) → fibrous tissue. The compound describes anatomical structures formed from interconnected fibrous strands organized into functional units.
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📝Examples
“After the injury, fibrous tissue grew to replace the damaged muscle, making him feel like he had a built-in armor patch.”
“The surgeon removed excess fibrous tissue from the patient's knee joint.”
“Fibrous tissue acts like nature's duct tape, holding our body parts together when things go wrong.”
“The formation of fibrous tissue is an important part of the wound healing process.”
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