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tissue

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








NOUN
tendon
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In simple terms, they act like bodyguards, preventing the immune system from going too far and harming healthy tissue.

From Science Daily

In a recent pilot study, Williams examined tissue and cell samples taken before and after treatment from 50 people with Hodgkin lymphoma and compared them with samples from 50 healthy individuals.

From Science Daily

The medical students were able to dispel rumors some women had heard: The test doesn’t damage breast tissue, nor do the X-rays increase cancer risk.

From Los Angeles Times

Also important: it seemed very likely that I would cry, so I’d have to bring tissues, too.

From Literature

Macrophages are key immune cells found in nearly every tissue.

From Science Daily