scarring

[US]/skɑr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. forming scars; leaving marks on
n. formation of scars

Phrases & Collocations

permanent scarring

facial scarring

emotional scarring

physical scarring

Example Sentences

Carmustine and busulfan, which can increase risk for scarring and inflammation of the lungs.

When the bullae are subepidermal, they are tense, and ulceration and scarring may result.

*Abnormal skin: striae, hyperextensibility, thin skin, papyraceous scarring.

The accident left him with emotional scarring.

She underwent surgery to reduce the scarring on her face.

The war left a deep scarring on the country.

Healing creams can help reduce scarring after surgery.

The scarring on the tree trunk indicated a history of forest fires.

The scarring from the burn will fade over time.

She underwent laser treatment to reduce the scarring on her skin.

The scarring on the old building told stories of its past.

Emotional scarring can take longer to heal than physical wounds.

The scarring on the landscape was a reminder of the earthquake's devastation.

Real-world Examples

And does the surgery cause unsightly scarring?

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 7

The disease often leads to urinary tract infections that can cause renal inflammation and scarring.

Source: Osmosis - Urinary

If you are above 65 degrees than you cause scarring.

Source: VOA Standard April 2015 Collection

Later on, though, with extensive scarring, the liver progresses to decompensated cirrhosis, and can't function properly.

Source: Osmosis - Digestion

You have a lot of scarring on your belly. Sutures?

Source: Canadian drama "Saving Hope" Season 1

It can lead to scarring and permanent damage to your vision.

Source: Connection Magazine

Coarse crackles occur when there's pulmonary fibrosis, or scarring in the lungs.

Source: Connection Magazine

Sometimes, severe, cystic acne will leave scarring, but there are ways to reduce it.

Source: Scishow Selected Series

In severe cases, keratitis can lead to corneal scarring, vision loss and complete blindness.

Source: If there is a if.

When you do, you risk infection, scarring, and generally making the pimple more irritated.

Source: Simple Psychology

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