Stromal is a medical term commonly used to refer to the supportive tissue or structure in organs and tissues. Synonyms for stromal include connective, supportive, framework, stroma, and stromatum. The term connective refers to any tissue that supports and connects various structures in the body, while supportive denotes the provision of strength and structural integrity. Framework is a more general term that describes the underlying support structure of a system or organization. Stroma and stromatum both describe the non-functional tissue or support structure in organs and tissues. In summary, these synonyms for stromal reflect the importance of supportive tissue in the proper functioning of the body.