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connective tissueIn animals, tissue made up of a noncellular substance, the extracellular matrix, in which some cells are embedded. Skin, bones, tendons, cartilage, and adipose tissue (fat) are the main connective tissues. There are also small amounts of connective tissue in organs such as the brain and liver, where they maintain shape and structure. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Silicone breast implants and the risk of connective-tissue diseases and symptoms. An ATLA-sponsored study on jurors' perceptions of connective-tissue injury claims will give attorneys new strategies to overcome juror prejudice about these claims. And even if the risk is real, the authors calculate that it would mean only one extra case of connective-tissue disease, like arthritis or lupus, a year for every 3,000 women with implants. |
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