scar tissue

• Tissu fibreux qui se forme sur une plaie ou une lésion pendant le processus de cicatrisation, se manifestant souvent par une marque épaisse, rugueuse ou décolorée sur la peau ou les organes internes.

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.

   tissu cicatriciel

   • 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.

   cicatrice psychologique

   • 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.