scar tissue
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of scar tissue
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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The body responds by forming scar tissue, but that scar does not contract like healthy heart muscle.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
“I don’t necessarily have scar tissue, but there are plenty of people around our tour who do,” Rolapp says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
The team also found that the compound protected the liver from fibrosis, a buildup of scar tissue that interferes with normal function.
From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026
Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who lives in Los Angeles and is a preeminent sports surgeon, doesn’t currently count Vonn among his current patients but he has scoped her knee twice to remove scar tissue.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026
The fingers that had been so lightly caressing the scar tissue now flexed and tightened, his nails digging in.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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