scar tissue
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of scar tissue
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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The scientists noted that scar tissue and inflammation can also interfere with nerve repair after injury.
From Science Daily ● May 29, 2026
According to Thomas, surgeons struggled during the six-hour procedure to get through scar tissue from his third open-heart surgery.
From BBC ● May 21, 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
It can disrupt immune function, damage blood vessels, and promote the buildup of scar tissue in the heart.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 19, 2026
They had been a way for me to heal from my father’s untimely death, while this simply ripped apart the scar tissue.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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