Tissue
/ˈtɪʃ.uː/noun
A group of cells in an organism that work together to perform a specific function.
Did you know?The word 'tissue' originates from the Latin 'tissiare', meaning 'to weave', linking it to the ancient practice of crafting and connecting life itself.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*teks-
“to weave, to fabricate”
Latin
Latin
texere
“to weave or construct”
Old French
Old French
tissier
“to weave or knit”
14th Century
Middle English
tissue
“a fabric or a woven material”
Modern English
English
tissue
“a group of cells, derived from the concept of weaving together in biological contexts.”