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2-7. DEFINITION

2-7. DEFINITION

a. Connective tissue is tissue that supports other tissues, holds tissues together, or fills spaces.

b. Among and outside the cells of the connective tissues, there is a material called matrix. The matrix is manufactured by the connective tissue cells. Each type of connective tissue has its own particular type of matrix.

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