Hypernyms for "animal tissue"
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adipose tissue
capillary bed
cartilage
chalaza
connective tissue
coronet
cortex
embryonic tissue
epithelial tissue
epithelium
erectile tissue
fat
fatty tissue
fibrous tissue
flap
flesh
gingiva
graft
gristle
gum
interstitial tissue
lens cortex
lymphatic tissue
lymphoid tissue
matrix
medulla
membrane
muscle
muscular tissue
nerve tissue
nervous tissue
parenchyma
stroma
tissue layer
transplant
What are hypernyms?
Hypernyms are words with a broader meaning that includes the meaning of the original word. For example, "animal" is a hypernym of "dog" because a dog is a type of animal.
Think of hypernyms as "umbrella terms" or categories that include the original word.