How many people have HIV and AIDS? Worldwide: UNAIDS estimates that as of December 2000, there were an estimated 36.1 million people living with HIV/AIDS (34.7 million adults and 1.4 million children under 15). Since the epidemic began, an estimated 21.8 million people have died of AIDS (17.5 million adults and 4.3 million children under 15).
Synonyms for Connective tissue: Other synonyms: ligament, muscle, sinew, tendon, vinculum, facia.
connective tissue-tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments. cutis, skin, tegument-a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch; your skin is the largest organ of your body.