Matrix (biology)

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In biology, matrix (pl.: matrices) is the material (or tissue) in between a eukaryotic organism's cells.

The structure of connective tissues is an extracellular matrix. Fingernails and toenails grow from matrices. It is found in various connective tissues. It serves as a jelly-like structure instead of cytoplasm in connective tissue.