Meaning of the word "connective tissue" in English

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connective tissue

US /kəˈnɛktɪv ˈtɪʃuː/
UK /kəˈnɛktɪv ˈtɪʃuː/

Noun

tissue that connects, supports, or separates other tissues and organs, e.g., fat, cartilage, bone, and blood

Example:
Ligaments and tendons are types of connective tissue.
The disease affects the body's connective tissue.