connective tissue
noun
: a tissue of mesodermal origin that consists of various cells (such as fibroblasts and macrophages) and interlacing protein fibers (as of collagen) embedded in a chiefly carbohydrate ground substance, that supports, ensheathes, and binds together other tissues, and that includes loose and dense forms (such as adipose tissue, tendons, ligaments, and aponeuroses) and specialized forms (such as cartilage and bone)
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Tender steaks turn dry and stringy; the long cooking time of cholent is best suited to tougher cuts with more connective tissue.
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Benjamin Dubow, Longreads, 20 Feb. 2024
Considered a self-myofascial release tool, a foam roller can relieve soreness and inflammation, increase range of motion, alleviate muscular tension and release tight fascia — the thin layer of connective tissue under the skin surrounding muscles.
—Dana Santas, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024
As cartilage, the connective tissue that acts as a cushion between joints, wears away, achiness and discomfort ensue.14
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis.15 A healthy, balanced diet and weight-bearing exercise can help prevent it.14
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—Madeleine Burry, Health, 28 Feb. 2024
The connective tissue is that all five were on a path to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame when honored, all five now enshrined in Springfield, Mass.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2024
In short, collagen’s the glue holding our body together — ensuring strength, elasticity, and regeneration of connective tissues.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
In a nutshell, flexibility is about range of motion — the ability of joints, muscles and connective tissues to perform the full scope of their natural movements smoothly, without pain.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2024
This collection of awards and rituals mark the connective tissue, not only between Woods’ teams of past and present, but also reaching to the town’s rec program.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2024
The folds of flesh and connective tissue in the video looked foreign compared to what lay in front of me.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 4 Jan. 2024
Benjamin Dubow, Longreads, 20 Feb. 2024
Considered a self-myofascial release tool, a foam roller can relieve soreness and inflammation, increase range of motion, alleviate muscular tension and release tight fascia — the thin layer of connective tissue under the skin surrounding muscles.
—Dana Santas, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024
As cartilage, the connective tissue that acts as a cushion between joints, wears away, achiness and discomfort ensue.14
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis.15 A healthy, balanced diet and weight-bearing exercise can help prevent it.14
7.
—Madeleine Burry, Health, 28 Feb. 2024
The connective tissue is that all five were on a path to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame when honored, all five now enshrined in Springfield, Mass.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2024
In short, collagen’s the glue holding our body together — ensuring strength, elasticity, and regeneration of connective tissues.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
In a nutshell, flexibility is about range of motion — the ability of joints, muscles and connective tissues to perform the full scope of their natural movements smoothly, without pain.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2024
This collection of awards and rituals mark the connective tissue, not only between Woods’ teams of past and present, but also reaching to the town’s rec program.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2024
The folds of flesh and connective tissue in the video looked foreign compared to what lay in front of me.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 4 Jan. 2024
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connective tissue
noun
con·nec·tive tissue
kə-ˌnek-tiv- 
: a tissue of mesodermal origin that consists of various cells (as fibroblasts and macrophages) and interlacing protein fibers (as of collagen) embedded in a chiefly carbohydrate ground substance, that supports, ensheathes, and binds together other tissues, and that includes loose and dense forms (as adipose tissue, tendons, ligaments, and aponeuroses) and specialized forms (as cartilage and bone)
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