WORD MEANING
Scar tissue meaning
skar TISH-oo · noun
The fibrous tissue that forms over a wound as it heals, replacing normal skin or tissue.
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Tissue that can cause stiffness or reduced function in muscles or joints after injury.
A visible mark left on the skin after an injury has healed.
The term is primarily used in medical contexts to describe healed tissue but can also appear in everyday language referring to visible marks on the skin.
Examples
The doctor explained that scar tissue forms as the skin heals after an injury.
Excessive scar tissue can sometimes restrict movement in the affected area.