Scar tissue
Scar Tissue
Scar tissue is a common term used to describe the fibrous tissue that replaces normal tissues during the healing process following an injury or surgery.
Pronunciation
Scar Tissue: /skɑːr 'tɪʃuː/
Etymology
The term "scar" is derived from the Greek word "eskhara," which means "scab." The term "tissue" comes from the French word "tissu," meaning "a weave or a cloth."
Definition
Scar tissue is a collection of collagen fibers that form in the area of a wound as part of the body's natural healing process. It is less functional than the tissue it replaces, often resulting in long-term pain and reduced mobility.
Related Terms
- Wound healing: The process by which the skin and underlying tissues repair themselves after injury.
- Collagen: The main structural protein in the extracellular space in the various connective tissues in the body.
- Fibrosis: The thickening and scarring of connective tissue, usually as a result of injury.
- Keloid: A type of raised scar that occurs where the skin has healed after an injury.
- Adhesion (medicine): Fibrous bands that form between tissues and organs, often as a result of injury or surgery.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Scar tissue
- Wikipedia's article - Scar tissue
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