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Tissue

Definition(s)

An aggregate of cells with similar or identical specialized characteristics, contributing to the performance of a specific function. Tissues are parts of organs. Representative examples include epithelium, lymphoid tissue, and connective tissue.: Definition from: Unified Medical Language System (NCI Thesaurus) at the National Library of Medicine
A group or layer of cells that together perform a specific function.: Definition from: Human Genome Project Information at the U.S. Department of Energy


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