scar (redirected from Hypertrophic scar)

scar (skahr) cicatrix; a mark remaining after the healing of a wound or other morbid process. By extension, any visible manifestation of an earlier event.

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scar (skär)

n.

The fibrous tissue that replaces normal tissue destroyed by injury or disease.

v.

1. To mark with a scar or become marked with a scar.

2. To form scar.

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scar,

n See cicatrix.

scar, apical,

n the end product of wound repair. A radiolucent area characterized histologically by dense fibrous connective tissue. It is commonly noted in areas of tooth extraction.

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scar

cicatrix; a mark remaining after the healing of a wound, such as one caused by injury, illness or surgery.

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constricting scar

contraction of scar tissue causing constriction of vascular channel or hollow viscus.

honorable scar

in judging dogs, scars resulting from injuries suffered as a result of work are permissible and do not detract from the dog's features.

hypertrophic scar

an overabundance of connective tissue in a wound, identified by history of traumatized wound, infection and histological examination reveals hairs, foreign body, pockets of infection.

scar tissue

a dense mass of granulation tissue.