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

The plumes from cutting quartz lodge deep in the lungs, forming scar tissue and silicosis. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Damage to heart tissue can leave scar tissue that interferes with electrical signals. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2026

This causes widespread inflammation followed by the buildup of scar tissue, which ultimately seals the device off from the rest of the body. — Edd Gent, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2026

Pregnancy loss can stem from chromosomal or structural abnormalities, such as a uterine septum, fibroids or scar tissue. — Katherine Pukinskis, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for scar tissue

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
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• baboo
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• 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