scar tissue
"Scar tissue" is a result of the body's healing process and can also describe long-term psychological effects from traumatic experiences.
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Definition
B2Medicine
(technical, clinical)Fibrous tissue that forms over a wound or damaged area as part of the body's healing process.
Example
- After the surgery, scar tissue formed around the incision site.
- The scar tissue on his knee was a reminder of the old injury.
C1Psychology
(figurative)Long-term emotional or psychological impact resulting from a negative experience.
Example
- Years after the accident, she still carried the scar tissue of that traumatic day.
- The scar tissue from his childhood experiences affected his relationships.
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