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The definition of tissue
7 Definitions of: tissue
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- noun, a part of an organism consisting of a large number of cells having a similar structure and function
- noun, a thin piece of soft absorbent paper, usually of two or more layers, used as a disposable handkerchief, towel, etc
- noun, See tissue paper
- noun, an interwoven series
- noun, a woven cloth, esp of a light gauzy nature, originally interwoven with threads of gold or silver
- verb, to weave into tissue
- verb, to decorate or clothe with tissue or tissue paper
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- noun, thin absorbent paper, often wound in a roll round a cardboard cylinder (toilet roll), used for cleaning oneself after defecation or urination
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of tissue