scar tissue
scar tissue
Definition
scar tissue
noun
the dense, fibrous, contracted connective tissue of which a scar is composed
scar tissue
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- excessive: Scarring - prevents production of excessive scar tissue and, in some instances, can melt away unwanted scar.. .
- much: An MRI scan can show how much scar tissue has accumulated over time due to MS activity.
- old: He advised a course of chiropractic treatments to be alternated with sports massage to break down some old scar tissue which was causing problems.
- less: The synthetic form is... of much less scar tissue.
Converse of object
- prevent: Improves skin elasticity, assists in preventing scar tissue.
- heal: It is well known for its ability to heal scar tissue, .. .
Converse of subject
- replace: In every heart attack some heart muscle is damaged or dies and is replaced by scar tissue.
Browse dictionary entries near scar tissue
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- scare
- scare off or away
