tissue

tis-sue · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    [biology]A group of cells with similar structure that perform a specific function.

  2. 2.

    A soft, thin paper used for blowing the nose or cleaning.

  3. 3.

    [fabric]A thin, gauzy fabric.

Forms

plural: tissues

Related words

See also: cell, organ, paper

Etymology

From Old French tissu ("woven fabric"), past participle of tistre ("to weave"), from Latin texere.