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scar
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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.
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.

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.

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

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.

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Scar formation after cutaneous trauma, surgical or otherwise, encompasses a broad spectrum, ranging from normal scars to hypertrophic scars to keloids.
The removable gel pad helps cushion, absorb, and redistribute external pressure exerted on the injured thumb, and it releases medical-grade mineral oil to help reduce and prevent hypertrophic scar formation after the removal of sutures.
Immusol's lead drug candidate, ChelASE, is being studied in phase II clinical trials for the treatment of keloids and hypertrophic scars.
 
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