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scar tissue [′skär ‚tish·ü] (medicine) Contracted, dense connective tissue that is formed by the healing process of a wound or diseased tissue. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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``That's the most frustrating thing, is scar tissue has a mind of its own,'' Bryant said. When these injuries damage the long arms, or axons, that join neurons, the surrounding cells form scar tissue in the fissure. First, given that dense scar tissue occupied approximately 50% of the total inner circumference of the nostril opening, any method of surgical expansion would be followed by significant postoperative contracture, which might lead to restenosis. |
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