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tissue

[tish-oo, tis-yoo] / ˈtɪʃ u, ˈtɪs yu /








NOUN
tendon
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New World screwworm, a parasite feeding on living tissue, has been confirmed in Texas.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The company, which once manufactured lightbulbs for Thomas Edison, has attracted demand from many hyperscalers for its fiber-optic cables, a key connective tissue for AI infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

When the eggs hatch into maggots, the maggots eat live tissue, causing a worsening, often painful and foul-smelling wound, according to the CDC.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Over a period of 13 years, researchers collected small tissue samples from 623 beluga whales.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

The tissue paper cutouts boasted little elephants, pigs, cows, snakes, and roosters.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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