scar tissue

• Faseriges Gewebe, das sich bei der Heilung einer Wunde oder Verletzung bildet und oft als dicker, rauer oder verfärbter Bereich auf der Haut oder in inneren Organen sichtbar ist.

Fibrous tissue that forms over a wound or injury during the healing process, often appearing as a thick, tough, or discolored mark on the skin or internal organs.

1. Fibrous tissue from healingB2formal

   A type of fibrous connective tissue that forms as part of the body's natural healing process after an injury, replacing normal skin or organ tissue.

   Narbengewebe

   • The surgeon explained that scar tissue would form around the incision.
   • After the burn healed, thick scar tissue remained on his arm.
   • Physical therapy can help break down scar tissue after a joint injury.

2. Emotional residueC1informal

   A metaphorical term for the lasting emotional or psychological effects of a painful experience.

   Emotionale Narbe

   • The betrayal left emotional scar tissue that made it hard for her to trust again.
   • He carried the scar tissue of his childhood trauma into his adult relationships.
   • Time helps, but some experiences leave permanent scar tissue on the heart.