tissue
UK /ˈtɪs.juː/ US /ˈtɪʃ.(j)u/
noun 5verb 1
Collocations
13(noun.) organic material
ADJ
living
healthy, normal
Regular exercise helps keep your muscle tissue strong and normal as you age.
damaged, diseased
animal, human, plant
The doctor examined the human tissue under a microscope to check for any abnormalities.
body, brain, intestinal, muscle, etc. | connective, scar
fat, fatty, fibrous, soft
The doctor examined the fatty tissue under the microscope to understand the patient's condition.
(noun.) paper handkerchief
ADJ
paper | toilet
QUANT
box, pack, packet, wad
He pulled a packet of tissues from his pocket when he started sneezing.
VERB + TISSUE
use
PREP
on a/the ~
She dried her tears on the tissue her friend offered her.
with a/the ~
He wiped his nose with a tissue before throwing it in the bin.
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