Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Elastic Tissue.
Elastic Tissue - as a noun
Connective tissue consisting chiefly of elastic fibers found in the dermis of the skin and in the walls of veins and arteries and in some tendons and ligaments
Example Sentences
"The aorta is composed of elastic tissue which allows it to stretch and recoil with each heartbeat."
"Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the body's connective tissues, including elastic tissue."
"The vocal cords contain elastic tissue that vibrates to produce sound."
"Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a condition characterized by defects in the body's production of elastic tissue."
"The skin contains elastic tissue, allowing it to stretch and return to its original shape."
