1 [U] (also tissues [pl.]) a mass of cells that form the different parts of humans, animals and plants:
muscle / brain / nerve / scar tissue
2 [C] a piece of soft paper that absorbs liquids, used especially as a HANDKERCHIEF:
a box of tissues
3 (also tissue paper) [U] very thin paper used for wrapping and packing things that break easily
IDIOMS
a tissue of lies (literary) a story, an excuse, etc. that is full of lies
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