noun
soft tissue
Anatomical term for non-bony body tissues such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, fat, and skin. Often contrasted with hard tissue (硬組織).
See also: 軟部組織
MRIは軟組織の診断に優れている。
MRI is excellent for diagnosing soft tissues.
この手術では周囲の軟組
In this surgery, care must be taken not to damage the surrounding soft tissue.
Antonym: hard tissue (bone, teeth, etc.).
Compound of 軟 (nan, 'soft') + 組織 (soshiki, 'tissue'). A straightforward modern medical term.