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tissue

[tish-oo, tis-yoo] / ˈtɪʃ u, ˈtɪs yu /








NOUN
tendon
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Women can experience a range of symptoms depending on where their endometriosis is, or which organs are stuck together with scar tissue, but the hallmark of this condition is bone-grinding, life-altering pain.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The researchers then performed electrophysiological recordings on hippocampal tissue samples to assess synaptic plasticity, the brain's ability to strengthen or weaken connections between nerve cells in response to experience and learning.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

They deliver a concentrated dose of radiation directly to the tissue most likely harboring remaining cancer cells.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Bruising on Trump's hand was explained in the report as being "consistent with minor soft tissue irritation related to frequent handshaking" while taking aspirin for "cardiovascular prevention".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Grandpa reaches for a tissue, wipes his damp eyes behind his glasses, and blows his nose.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh




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