a scar

Definition of a scar in English English dictionary: cicatrice
scar: A permanent mark on the skin sometimes caused by the healing of a wound
scar: To mark the skin permanently
scar: a cliff
scar: a rock in the sea breaking out from the surface of the water
scar: a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue mark with a scar; "The skin disease scarred his face permanently
scar: A marine food fish, the scarus, or parrot fish
scar: {v} to mark with wounds or sores
scar: {n} the mark of a burn or cut, a rock
scar: an indication of damage
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scar: fibrous tissue that has formed after a skin injury
scar: A scar is a mark on the skin which is left after a wound has healed. He had a scar on his forehead. facial injuries which have left permanent scars
scar: remnants or residuum of the healing process
scar: a mark left on the skin after a surface injury or wound has healed
scar: fibrous tissue composed of collagen bundles that forms after a skin injury Topical silicone sheets can improve the appearance of scars and keloids These patches are cut to the shape of the scar then placed on the scar for 12-24 hours This is repeated for 3-4 months to help flattened the scar The silicone sheets can be reused during the treatment
scar: An isolated or protruding rock; a steep, rocky eminence; a bare place on the side of a mountain or steep bank of earth
scar: To mark with a scar or scars
scar: A mark left upon a stem or branch by the fall of a leaf, leaflet, or frond, or upon a seed by the separation of its support
scar: A mark in the skin or flesh of an animal, made by a wound or ulcer, and remaining after the wound or ulcer is healed; a cicatrix; a mark left by a previous injury; a blemish; a disfigurement
scar: under Axillary
scar: a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
scar: To form a scar
scar: mark with a scar; "The skin disease scarred his face permanently"
scar: {i} mark left on the skin after a wound has healed
scar: If a surface is scarred, it is damaged and there are ugly marks on it. The arena was scarred by deep muddy ruts. scarred wooden table tops
scar: {f} mark with a scar, cause a scar; be marked with a scar
scar: If your skin is scarred, it is badly marked as a result of a wound. He was scarred for life during a pub fight His scarred face crumpled with pleasure
scar: If an unpleasant physical or emotional experience scars you, it has a permanent effect on your mind. This is something that's going to scar him forever. Mark left on the skin after a wound heals. Cells called fibroblasts produce collagen fibres, which form bundles that make up the bulk of scar tissue. Scars have a blood supply but no oil glands or elastic tissue, so they can be slightly painful or itchy. Hypertrophic scars grow overly thick and fibrous but remain within the original wound site. Scars can also develop into tumourlike growths called keloids, which extend beyond the wound's limits. Both can inhibit movement when they result from serious burns over large areas, especially around a joint. Scars, especially those from unaided healing of third-degree burns, can become malignant. Treatment of serious scars is one of the most important problems in plastic surgery
scar: If an unpleasant physical or emotional experience leaves a scar on someone, it has a permanent effect on their mind. The early years of fear and the hostility left a deep scar on the young boy