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In biology, what is the definition of tissue?
In biology, what is the definition of tissue?
A tissue is an assembly of similar cells and their extracellular matrix from the same embryonic origin that together carry out a specific function.
What is the hierarchical relationship between cells, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism?
What is the hierarchical relationship between cells, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism?
The hierarchical relationship is Cells < Tissue < Organ < Organ System < Organism.
Where does the English word 'tissue' derive from?
Where does the English word 'tissue' derive from?
The English word 'tissue' derives from the French word 'tissu', the past participle of the verb tisser, 'to weave'.
What is the study of tissues called?
What is the study of tissues called?
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Who is considered as the 'Father of Histology'?
Who is considered as the 'Father of Histology'?
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