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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The scar tissue left behind by the accident eliminated the possibility for a cornea transplant.
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Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
This can cause scar tissue to form.5 In some people, tattooing may result in keloid scars.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
Pain From Scar Tissue: Tearing during delivery can also cause postpartum pain due to the scar tissue developing during the healing process.
—Renee Plant, Parents, 8 July 2024
If there is a medical reason for constipation (such as partial obstruction of the bowel due to a tumor, scar tissue, or inflammation) castor oil can actually worsen symptoms from these conditions, according to Dr. Clarke.
—Daley Quinn, Allure, 2 July 2024
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Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
This can cause scar tissue to form.5 In some people, tattooing may result in keloid scars.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
Pain From Scar Tissue: Tearing during delivery can also cause postpartum pain due to the scar tissue developing during the healing process.
—Renee Plant, Parents, 8 July 2024
If there is a medical reason for constipation (such as partial obstruction of the bowel due to a tumor, scar tissue, or inflammation) castor oil can actually worsen symptoms from these conditions, according to Dr. Clarke.
—Daley Quinn, Allure, 2 July 2024
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“Scar tissue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scar%20tissue. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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