connective tissue

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10556

Extracellular matrix of fibrous proteins and glycoproteins, with associated cells such as fibroblasts, that fills the spaces between and within organs and tissues.

Notes:
  1. Connective tissue provides the organs and tissues with structural and metabolic support.
  2. Specialized connective tissues also include bone, cartilage, blood components, and adipose tissue.
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 739 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'connective tissue' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10556 RIS BibTex EndNote
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