1 the course of meaning that runs through something written or spoken; drift[countable]The tenor of the meeting was one of tenseness. 2  continuous course or movement[countable]nothing to disturb the tenor of our lives. [ 3 uncountable] the adult male voice between the bass and the alto.
Connective Tissue Study Guide. Connective tissue comprises one of the four basic tissue types. The others are: epithelial tissue (surfaces and glands), muscle tissue (contractile cells), and nervous tissue. Organs represent various combinations of these four basic tissue types, which thus comprise the entire body.
Structure of Connective Tissue. Connective tissue is composed primarily of two elements: cells and a matrix. The types of cells found in connective tissue vary depending on the type of tissue they support. For example, red and white blood cells are found in blood, which is a fluid connective tissue. Adipocytes are fat cells found in adipose tissue, or fat.