connective tissue
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connective tissue
A type of tissue in the bodies of humans and animals that supports, connects, surrounds, and protects organs, muscles, and other tissues. It has an important filling and supporting function.
Eine Schwäche des Bindegewebes kann zu gesundheitlichen Problemen wie Krampfadern führen.
Weakness of the connective tissue can lead to health problems such as varicose veins.
The word consists of the stem of the verb 'binden' (to bind) and the noun 'Gewebe' (tissue). So it literally describes a tissue that connects and holds together other structures in the body.
Kollagen ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil des Bindegewebes.
Collagen is an important component of connective tissue.
Although 'Bindegewebe' (connective tissue) is a technical term from medicine, it is also used very frequently in everyday language, especially in conversations about health, sports, and cosmetics.
Viele Cremes versprechen, das Bindegewebe zu straffen.
Many creams promise to firm the connective tissue.
Common combinations describe the condition of the tissue or what can be done about it. Typical phrases are 'ein schwaches Bindegewebe haben' (to have weak connective tissue), 'das Bindegewebe stärken' (to strengthen the connective tissue), or 'Übungen für das Bindegewebe machen' (to do exercises for the connective tissue).
Regelmäßiger Sport kann helfen, das Bindegewebe zu stärken.
Regular exercise can help strengthen the connective tissue.
tissue / fabric / web
'das Gewebe' and 'das Bindegewebe' both belong to the area of the body and biology. 'Gewebe' is the general term for a group of similar cells in the body. 'Bindegewebe' is a specific type of tissue. It supports, connects, surrounds, and protects other parts of the body. Learners may confuse the words because 'Bindegewebe' contains the word 'Gewebe'. When speaking generally about body cells, 'Gewebe' fits. When it is specifically about this supporting and connecting type of tissue, 'Bindegewebe' is more precise.
Regelmäßige Bewegung kann das Bindegewebe stärken.
Regular exercise can strengthen connective tissue.
Die Ärztin untersucht das Gewebe unter dem Mikroskop.
The doctor examines the tissue under the microscope.