scar tissue

noun

: the connective tissue forming a scar and composed chiefly of fibroblasts in recent scars and largely of dense collagenous fibers in old scars

Examples of scar tissue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, up to 30% of those who have surgery see scar tissue come back within 3-6 years.2 Prevention While there may be no way to completely prevent primary biliary cholangitis, certain lifestyle and dietary choices may help manage the condition. —Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024

Prior to surgery, which fixed the obstruction, removed scar tissue and also removed her right ovary and fallopian tube entirely, Ward called Boar’s Head to share news of her condition. —Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024

Hopkins' Hannibal appears in shockingly few scenes, but every millisecond of screen time is tattooed in scar tissue on pop culture. —EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025

The liver develops nodules (growths), and scar tissue persists, leading to necrosis and cellular death. —Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for scar tissue

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Kids Definition

scar tissue

noun

: connective tissue forming a scar

Medical Definition

scar tissue

noun

: the connective tissue forming a scar and composed chiefly of fibroblasts in recent scars and largely of dense collagenous fibers in old scars