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tissue consisting of or containing fibers in both animals and plants

tissue consisting of or containing fibers in both animals and plants

A tissue composed of bundles of white fibers between which are rows of connective-tissue cells; the tendons, ligaments, aponeuroses, and some of the membranes, such as the dura mater.

the common connective tissue of the body, composed of yellow or white parallel fibers.

Connective t. composed of elastic or white fibers and bundles of fibers which extend in nearly parallel directions, as in tendons and the ligamentum nuchae.

Connective t. composed of fibers without regard to their nature or direction.