cicatricial tissue
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cicatricial tissue
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Arthur Johnstone's theory of the symptoms of the menopause is that the lining membrane of the uterus atrophies and becomes old cicatricial tissue, and sinks into quiet decay.
From The Four Epochs of Woman's Life; a study in hygiene by Galbraith, Anna M. (Anna Mary)
With the loss of pressure from beneath, occasioned by the removal of so much of the cicatricial tissue, the epidermis the more readily closes over the wound.
From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton
As a result of long standing or severe inflammation, shortening of these structures occurs in consequence of the contraction of the inflammatory or cicatricial tissue.
From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.
This granulation tissue is gradually replaced by young cicatricial tissue, and the surface is covered by the ingrowth of epithelium from the edges.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
Eventually, a patch of cicatricial tissue remains as the sole indication of the previous disturbance.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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