scar tissue

• Tecido fibroso que se forma sobre uma ferida ou lesão durante o processo de cicatrização, frequentemente aparecendo como uma marca espessa, áspera ou descolorida na pele ou em órgãos internos.

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.

   Tecido cicatricial

   • 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.

   Cicatriz emocional

   • 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.