areolar connective tissue
areolar connective tissue A type of connective tissue consisting of a gel-like matrix incorporating strands of protein fibres (collagen and elastin) and such cells as fibroblasts, mast cells, macrophages, and fat cells. This tissue is found throughout the body under the skin and linking organs and other tissues.
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