Matrix (biology)

"Matrix biology" redirects here. For the journal, see Matrix Biology (journal).

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

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.

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