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Word: Tissue

Part of Speech: Noun (and can also be used as a verb)

Basic Meaning:

1. As a noun:

   • Everyday Use: Tissue usually refers to a soft, thin piece of paper that you can use to wipe your nose, clean your face, or dry your hands. For example, when you have a cold, you might use a tissue to blow your nose.
   • Biological Use: In biology, tissue refers to a group of cells in a living organism that work together to perform a specific function. For example, muscle tissue helps your body move.

2. As a verb:

   • To "tissue" means to create a piece of cloth by weaving together strands of fabric, like wool or cotton. This usage is less common but can be found in discussions about textiles.

Usage Instructions:

• Everyday Use: Use "tissue" when talking about the soft paper product commonly used for hygiene.

  • Example: "Can you pass me a tissue? I have a runny nose."

• Biological Use: Use "tissue" in scientific contexts to discuss parts of living organisms.

  • Example: "The heart is made up of cardiac tissue."

Advanced Usage:

• In advanced contexts, you might encounter phrases like "connective tissue" (a type of tissue in the body that supports and binds other tissues) or "epithelial tissue" (the tissue that forms the outer layer of the skin and lines organs).

Word Variants:

• Tissues (plural): Refers to multiple sheets of the soft paper or various types of biological tissues.
• Tissue-like (adjective): Describing something that resembles tissue.

Different Meanings:

• Tissue can refer to both a physical item (the paper) and a biological concept (cells in living organisms).

Synonyms:

• For the paper: napkin, handkerchief, paper towel.
• For biological tissue: cells (in a broader context), material (in some scientific contexts).

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no widely recognized idioms or phrasal verbs specifically related to "tissue." However, you might hear phrases like:
  • "Tissue of lies" – meaning a series of lies that are interconnected or elaborate.

Example Sentences:

1. Everyday Use: "I always carry tissues in my bag during allergy season." 2.

Academic

Noun

1. a soft thin (usually translucent) paper
2. part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function

Verb

1. create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton
   • tissue textiles

Synonyms

• tissue paper
• weave