Definition of scar tissue
: 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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Bieksa underwent surgery to remove scar tissue from his left hand on March 16 and missed the rest of the regular season.
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According to the Mayo Clinic, it can be caused by inflammation and scar tissue due to pregnancy, pelvic surgery (like a hysterectomy), ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, cancer treatment, and pelvic inflammatory disease, among others.
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Cirrhosis of the liver occurs when healthy tissue is replaced with non-living scar tissue, according to the Liver Foundation.
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Johnson will also use skin from Burrage’s forearm to cover scar tissue on her left jawline.
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Cirrhosis can occur when a liver is damaged, forming scar tissue, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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In addition to the transplant, some of her forearm epidermis was attached to her ear, which covers additional scar tissue around Burrage's left jawline.
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In women, untreated gonorrhea can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which may result in scar tissue that blocks fallopian tubes and causes ectopic pregnancy, long-term pelvic or abdominal pain, or infertility.
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The drug is meant to alleviate lung fibrosis, a stiffening of the organs caused by the buildup of scar tissue.
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First Known Use of scar tissue
1875
Medical Dictionary
scar tissue
medical Definition of scar tissue
: 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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