Connective tissue provides the framework and support for tissues throughout the body, including bones, muscles, blood vessels, and organs. It consists of a variety of proteins, such as collagen and ...

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Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. The medical definition of connective tissue is flesh that "connects, supports, binds, and ...