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 comedy equivalent of decades of scar tissue and cartilage, the show’s habits and superficial fan service increasingly challenge the entire purpose of being a live comedy show.
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Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2024
Laparoscopy: This diagnostic tool also treats endometriosis by removing lesions, scar tissue, and cysts.
—Anna Almendrala, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
The irregular heartbeat was attributed to scar tissue from the previous surgeries.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2024
Then in June 2023, he was once again admitted, without prior notice by the Vatican, for abdominal surgery to remove internal scar tissue.
—Claudio Lavanga, NBC News, 31 Mar. 2024
The formation of scar tissue around the device after implantation can diminish its sensitivity.
—Pengju Li, Discover Magazine, 23 Mar. 2024
Early diagnosis and treatment can alleviate symptoms sooner, reducing pain and debilitating scar tissue.
—Anna Almendrala, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
While hospitalized, Pritchard underwent an ablation, a surgical procedure to create scar tissue inside the heart to help maintain a normal heart rhythm.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
Most of the scar tissue was from the shotgun blast, but some originated from the different surgeries.
—USA TODAY, 23 July 2023
Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2024
Laparoscopy: This diagnostic tool also treats endometriosis by removing lesions, scar tissue, and cysts.
—Anna Almendrala, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
The irregular heartbeat was attributed to scar tissue from the previous surgeries.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2024
Then in June 2023, he was once again admitted, without prior notice by the Vatican, for abdominal surgery to remove internal scar tissue.
—Claudio Lavanga, NBC News, 31 Mar. 2024
The formation of scar tissue around the device after implantation can diminish its sensitivity.
—Pengju Li, Discover Magazine, 23 Mar. 2024
Early diagnosis and treatment can alleviate symptoms sooner, reducing pain and debilitating scar tissue.
—Anna Almendrala, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
While hospitalized, Pritchard underwent an ablation, a surgical procedure to create scar tissue inside the heart to help maintain a normal heart rhythm.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
Most of the scar tissue was from the shotgun blast, but some originated from the different surgeries.
—USA TODAY, 23 July 2023
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“Scar tissue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scar%20tissue. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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