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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.

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