scar
noun
a mark left by a healed wound, sore, or burn.
scarring
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present participleof scar.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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This can lead to more serious health issues including scarring and narrowing of the esophagus, or even tearing in the esophagus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
We have shown photographs of Pam's scarring to Liz O'Riordan, a former breast cancer surgeon.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Flash flooding in Arizona recently swept through the Grand Canyon, killing at least two people, a weather event that was exacerbated by wildfire scarring, drought and warming temperatures in the Pacific Ocean.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
The study, published in Cell Metabolism on August 10, 2026, found that GDF15 can reduce liver inflammation and slow the development of liver scarring even when weight loss does not occur.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
With a start, she saw the gray in them was from scarring: punctured places in his eyes that had healed over time.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
