Scarring: meaning, definitions and examples

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scarring

 

[ หˆskรคrษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Scarring refers to the formation of fibrous tissue after an injury or surgery. It occurs as the body heals, replacing the damaged tissue with scar tissue, which can be different in texture and appearance compared to the surrounding skin.

Synonyms

blemish, mark, scar

Examples of usage

  • The scarring on her arm was a result of the accident.
  • Doctors explained how scarring can affect the skin's elasticity.
  • He's concerned about the scarring after his surgery.
  • There are treatments available to minimize scarring.

Translations

Translations of the word "scarring" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cicatrizaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคพเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Narbenbildung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ parut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆั€ะฐะผัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bliznowacenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‚ท่ทก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cicatrisation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cicatrizaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท skar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‰ํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุฏูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jizvenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jazvenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็–ค็—•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brazgotinjenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงizilme

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cicatrizaciรณn

Etymology

The term 'scarring' originates from the Old Norse word 'kar', which means 'to injure or wound'. It has evolved over time to describe the body's natural healing process where damaged skin is repaired by the formation of scar tissue. Scarring can be a significant aspect of dermatology and cosmetic medicine, as it directly affects the appearance and functionality of the skin. The understanding and treatment of scars have advanced significantly, with various procedures available to improve their appearance. In the medical field, scarring is a crucial factor considered in surgical procedures, wound care, and dermatological treatments, leading to an ongoing interest in minimizing and treating scars for both aesthetic and functional purposes.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,456, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.