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tissue

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








NOUN
tendon
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Using both human brain tissue and mouse models of Alzheimer's disease, the ETH Zurich team uncovered evidence that GRK2 may be a major contributor to dementia.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

People on GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro may experience exaggerated loss of fat, muscle and tissue volume as weight quickly drops.

From BBC • 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

I folded the tissue over on itself once, then twice, then three times.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff




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