nerve tissue
Definition
Noun: - Nerve tissue: Biological tissue specialized for the conduction of electrical impulses; it is the fundamental component of the nervous system, composed primarily of neurons and supporting cells.
Usage
- Nerve tissue is an uncountable noun referring to the collective material that forms the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
- It is used in scientific, medical, and biological contexts to describe the physical substance of the nervous system.
Examples
- The study focused on how nerve tissue regenerates after injury.
- A biopsy confirmed the presence of abnormal nerve tissue.
- The central nervous system is composed of nerve tissue and protective membranes.
Advanced Usage
- Nerve tissue engineering: A field of research focused on creating artificial nerve tissue for medical repair.
- Degeneration of nerve tissue: A process where nerve tissue deteriorates, as seen in some diseases.
Variants and Related Words
- Neural tissue: A synonym often used interchangeably with nerve tissue.
- Nervous tissue: Another common synonym with identical meaning.
- Neuron (n): A single nerve cell, which is the primary functional unit of nerve tissue.
- Neuroglia (n) or Glial cells: The supporting cells within nerve tissue.
Synonyms
- Neural tissue
- Nervous tissue
Related Phrases
- Bundle of nerve tissue: A group or fascicle of neural fibers.
- Damage to nerve tissue: Injury or harm affecting the nervous system's structure.
Noun
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tissue composed of neurons
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