tissue

US /ˈtɪʃ.uː/
UK /ˈtɪʃ.uː/
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1.

any of the distinct types of material of which animals or plants are made, consisting of specialized cells and their products

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Muscle tissue is responsible for movement.
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Plant tissue can be specialized for photosynthesis.
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cellsmaterialsubstance
2.

a piece of absorbent paper, especially for wiping the nose

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Could you pass me a tissue, please? I need to blow my nose.
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She dabbed her eyes with a soft tissue.
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kleenexhandkerchiefnapkin
3.

light, gauzy, or thin material

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The dress was made of a delicate silk tissue.
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She wrapped the gift in decorative tissue paper.
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gauzefilmfabricpaper