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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
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There are some bumps and bruises in there, some scar tissue.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 18 Nov. 2024
Others grow static scar tissue instead, which ends up being more harmful.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
However, others may experience symptoms because the scar tissue is not effectively blocking the electrical signals.
—Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Mauricio had arthroscopic surgery to remove scar tissue in his right knee last week, per the Mets.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1875, in the meaning defined above
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“Scar tissue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scar%20tissue. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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
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