CONNECTIVE TISSUE Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the phrase connective tissue. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase connective tissue. (close relations)

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connected connecting connection


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	band				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an unofficial association of people or groups • instrumentalists not including string players • a stripe or stripes of contrasting color • an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material • a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing • a range of frequencies between two limits • a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body) • a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure • jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger • a driving belt in machinery • a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else, typically to hold it together or as a decoration • a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration) • a restraint put around something to hold it together verb • bind or tie together, as with a band • attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify
	cord				nounn
	noun • a line made of twisted fibers or threads • a unit of amount of wood cut for burning; 128 cubic feet • a light insulated conductor for household use • a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton verb • stack in cords • bind or tie with a cord
	fascia				nounn
	noun • a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue separating or binding together muscles and organs etc • instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls
	ligament				nounn
	noun • a sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages or supporting muscles or organs • any connection or unifying bond
	muscle				nounn
	noun • one of the contractile organs of the body • animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells • a bully employed as a thug or bodyguard • authority or power or force (especially when used in a coercive way) • possessing muscular strength verb • make one's way by force
	sinew				nounn
	noun • a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment • possessing muscular strength
	tendon				nounn
	noun • a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment

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