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    Tejido (en. Tissue)

    /teˈxido/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A set of similar cells that perform a function in the organism.
    Muscle tissue allows for body movement.
    El tejido muscular permite el movimiento del cuerpo.
    Material made of interwoven threads.
    I need to buy cotton fabric for the blouse.
    Necesito comprar un tejido de algodón para la blusa.
    A set of folded structures that form a whole.
    Social tissue is composed of various communities.
    El tejido social se compone de diversas comunidades.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'textile', meaning 'fabric' or 'that which is woven'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    connective tissue
    Type of tissue that supports and connects other tissues.
    tejido conectivo
    epithelial tissue
    Tissue that covers surfaces and cavities of the body.
    tejido epitelial
    nervous tissue
    Tissue that makes up the nervous system.
    tejido nervioso

    Related Words

    fibers
    Components of tissue that intertwine.
    fibras
    cells
    Basic units of life that form tissues.
    células
    organ
    Structure composed of several tissues.
    órgano

    Slang Meanings

    Referenced to the human body in a colloquial context.
    She has an incredible fabric for dancing.
    Ella tiene un tejido increíble para bailar.
    In art culture, it refers to an artistic work that integrates various layers and textures.
    That painting is a fabric of different techniques.
    Ese cuadro es un tejido de distintas técnicas.