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interstitial tissue

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun interstitial tissue has 1 sense
  1. interstitial tissue - tissue between the cells of a structure or part in plant or animal
    --1 is a kind of
    animal tissue; plant tissue
    --1 has particulars: neuroglia, glia

Definitions from the Web

Interstitial Tissue

Definition:

Interstitial tissue, also known as connective tissue, refers to a type of tissue found in between the organs, muscles, and other structures of the body. It provides support, protection, and fills the spaces between different tissues and organs.

Senses/Usages:

1. Anatomical Sense:

In anatomy, interstitial tissue describes the network of fibers that separates and connects the cells and organs within a particular structure, such as in the lungs or kidneys.

Example sentence:

The interstitial tissue in the lungs ensures the expansion and contraction of alveoli during breathing.

2. Medical Sense:

In medicine, interstitial tissue refers to the connective tissue between cells in organs, including the liver, heart, and brain.

Example sentence:

In liver diseases, the excessive growth of interstitial tissue can lead to fibrosis and impaired liver function.

3. Website Development Sense:

In website development, interstitial tissue can refer to the spaces between webpage elements, such as ads or pop-ups that appear between the main content.

Example sentence:

Avoid overcrowding your website with interstitial tissue like pop-up windows, as it can negatively impact user experience.

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