: the formation or appearance of a scar or of multiple scars on the skin or other bodily tissue after a wound has healed
an injury that resulted in a lot of scarring on his leg
facial/corneal scarring
Overly aggressive facials—especially on people with very sensitive skin or acne—can result in scarring, worsened breakouts and broken capillaries,—
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Liz BrodyThe redness, scarring, and hyperpigmentation of deep inflammatory acne lesions frequently lessen in two or three years.—Elizabeth A. Abel et al.
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The more drinks consumed during each session, the greater the liver scarring.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
More Research Is Still Needed The study used a large, nationally representative sample and included imaging to assess liver scarring, which gives a clearer picture than blood tests alone.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Apr. 2026
In nature, this process typically occurs via fire, whereas cultivators often use acid or physical scarring.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
His skills enable him to offer advanced, minimally invasive procedures such as endoscopic midface and ponytail facelifts, which aim to produce natural-looking outcomes while minimizing visible scarring.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
More Research Is Still Needed The study used a large, nationally representative sample and included imaging to assess liver scarring, which gives a clearer picture than blood tests alone.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Apr. 2026
In nature, this process typically occurs via fire, whereas cultivators often use acid or physical scarring.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
His skills enable him to offer advanced, minimally invasive procedures such as endoscopic midface and ponytail facelifts, which aim to produce natural-looking outcomes while minimizing visible scarring.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Scarring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scarring. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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