cicatricial tissue
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cicatricial tissue
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Once the cervix is torn the raw surfaces become covered by granulations and later by cicatricial tissue, but as a rule they do not unite.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various
In the kidney also, repair mainly takes place by cicatricial tissue, and although a few collecting tubules may be reformed, no regeneration of secreting tissue takes place.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
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.
Dense cicatricial tissue may require incision or excision.
From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier
The normal arytenoid drew the normal cord over, approximately to the edge of the cicatricial tissue of the operated side.
From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier
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