noun
supportive tissue
Anatomical term for tissues that provide structural support, such as connective tissue.
骨や軟骨は支持組織の一種です。
Bone and cartilage are types of supportive tissue.
結合組織 (connective tissue) is a broader category that includes supportive tissues like bone and cartilage, but also includes blood and lymph.
Compound of 支持 (support) and 組織 (tissue).