tissue
Tissue refers to a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function within a living organism. It also describes a thin, soft, and absorbent piece of disposable paper used for personal hygiene, such as wiping the nose or eyes.
Examples
3 of 5I need to buy a box of tissues because I have a cold.
I need to buy a box of tissues because I have a cold.
The museum requires that delicate artifacts be wrapped in acid-free tissue to prevent degradation.
The museum requires that delicate artifacts be wrapped in acid-free tissue to prevent degradation.
Hey, pass me a tissue, I think I'm gonna sneeze.
Hey, pass me a tissue, I think I'm gonna sneeze.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Remember that 'Tissues are for Issues'—like biological health issues or issues with a runny nose.
Quick Quiz
The athlete suffered a ______ tissue injury during the final minutes of the game.
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Examples
I need to buy a box of tissues because I have a cold.
everydayI need to buy a box of tissues because I have a cold.
The museum requires that delicate artifacts be wrapped in acid-free tissue to prevent degradation.
formalThe museum requires that delicate artifacts be wrapped in acid-free tissue to prevent degradation.
Hey, pass me a tissue, I think I'm gonna sneeze.
informalHey, pass me a tissue, I think I'm gonna sneeze.
The researchers examined the epithelial tissue under a high-powered microscope.
academicThe researchers examined the epithelial tissue under a high-powered microscope.
Our quarterly report shows a significant increase in the sales of facial tissue products.
businessOur quarterly report shows a significant increase in the sales of facial tissue products.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
a tissue of lies
a tissue of lies (a story full of falsehoods)
soft tissue injury
soft tissue injury
muscle tissue
muscle tissue
Often Confused With
A napkin is thicker and used for wiping the mouth during meals, while a tissue is thinner and used for the nose or face.
Usage Notes
In a biological context, tissue is often used as an uncountable noun (e.g., 'damaged tissue'). When referring to the paper product, it is usually a countable noun (e.g., 'a box of tissues').
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'tissue' when they mean a 'cloth napkin' at a restaurant. 'Tissue' almost always implies a disposable paper product or a biological structure.
Memory Tip
Remember that 'Tissues are for Issues'—like biological health issues or issues with a runny nose.
Word Origin
From the Old French word 'tissu', meaning 'woven', which describes how fibers or cells are interlaced.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many English-speaking countries, people use 'Kleenex' as a generic term for any brand of facial tissue.
Quick Quiz
The athlete suffered a ______ tissue injury during the final minutes of the game.
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
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organA part of the body or a plant that performs a specific funct...
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