scar tissue
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of scar tissue
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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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
The model displayed cell death, inflammation, and glial scarring, which is a thick buildup of scar tissue that forms a physical and chemical barrier preventing nerve repair.
From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 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
Dr. Wachter has lived through previous efforts to modernize healthcare and has the scar tissue to prove it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026
He could repel people if he chose by wearing to class a short-sleeved shirt that revealed the scar tissue on his stump.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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