tissue

US /ˈtɪˌsju/

Definition

part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

The doctor examined a small sample of tissue under the microscope.

Easy box of tissues
to box of tissues, meaning to put into a box
Medium facial tissue
describing facial tissue (cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles)
Hard soft tissue damage
describing soft tissue damage (yielding readily to pressure or weight)
Very Hard a tissue of lies
referring to a tissue of lies

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