Tissue

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪʃuː/

Definitions of tissue

noun an aggregate of similar cells and cell products forming a definite kind of structural material with a specific function, in a multicellular organism

Example Sentences

A1 I need a tissue to blow my nose.

A2 She wiped her tears with a tissue.

B1 The doctor examined the tissue sample under a microscope.

B2 The tissue surrounding the wound was inflamed.

C1 Researchers studied the tissue regeneration process in depth.

C2 The artist used tissue paper to create a delicate sculpture.

Examples of tissue in a Sentence

formal The doctor examined the tissue sample under a microscope.

informal I always carry tissues in my bag in case I need them.

slang Hey, can you pass me a tissue? I think I have a runny nose.

figurative The community came together like a tissue, strong and supportive in times of need.

Grammatical Forms of tissue

• past tense: tissued
• plural: tissues
• comparative: more tissue
• superlative: most tissue
• present tense: tissues
• future tense: will tissue
• perfect tense: have tissued
• continuous tense: is tissuing
• singular: tissue
• positive degree: tissue
• infinitive: to tissue
• gerund: tissuing
• participle: tissuing

Origin and Evolution of tissue

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tissue' originated from the Latin word 'tessera' meaning a small square or piece.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a woven fabric, the meaning of 'tissue' has evolved to include a variety of meanings such as a group of cells forming a specific function in an organism or a thin, woven material used for various purposes.