Term: connective tissue: tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments
Broader: tissue: part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function | Unrelated: modern ballet: a style of ballet that admits a wider variety of movements
Broader: tissue: part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function | Unrelated: rag: a week at British universities during which side-shows and processions of floats are organized to raise money for charities
Broader: tissue: part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function | Unrelated: echelon: a body of troops arranged in a line
Broader: tissue: part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function | Unrelated: cavalry sword: a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back
Broader: tissue: part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function | Unrelated: claro: a cigar made with light-colored tobacco
Broader: tissue: part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function | Unrelated: anomaly: (astronomy) position of a planet as defined by its angular distance from its perihelion (as observed from the sun)
Broader: tissue: part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function | Unrelated: custom: habitual patronage
Broader: tissue: part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function | Unrelated: carborundum: an abrasive composed of silicon carbide crystals
Broader: tissue: part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function | Unrelated: philogyny: admiration for women
Broader: tissue: part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function | Unrelated: shipping agent: the agent of a shipowner