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 second surgery was done during the spring to remove scar tissue that was causing stiffness, according to The Athletic.
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Often, deep crevices and scar tissue will appear on the blossom end of the fruit.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Her most recent surgeon—a revision rhinoplasty specialist—told her that the scar tissue likely developed from an untreated infection.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Alexander Zverev It’s well documented that near-misses can lead to a buildup of psychological scar tissue.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 28 May 2026
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Often, deep crevices and scar tissue will appear on the blossom end of the fruit.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Her most recent surgeon—a revision rhinoplasty specialist—told her that the scar tissue likely developed from an untreated infection.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Alexander Zverev It’s well documented that near-misses can lead to a buildup of psychological scar tissue.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 28 May 2026
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“Scar tissue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scar%20tissue. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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