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What does connective tissue mean?

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  1. (anatomy) A type of tissue found in animals whose main function is binding other tissue systems (such as muscle to skin) or organs and consists of the following three elements: cells, fibers and a ground substance (or extracellular matrix).
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Glucosamine is the foundational structure of many compounds associated with repair and regeneration of connective tissue.
In regular dense connective tissue, collagen bundles are arranged in a definite pattern, making the tissue greatly resistant to stress.
The proportion of connective tissue varies according to the position of the meat in the animal's body.
The adventitia contains the cartilaginous rings interconnected by connective tissue.
Solitary lymph nodules may be present in the mucosa and in the connective tissue around the cartilage.
Other examples of dense regular connective tissue include most ligaments, aponeuroses, and the cornea of the eye.

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