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scarring

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈskɑɹɪŋ// UK //skˈɑːɹɪŋ// scar·ring

n. the marks left on the skin or inside the body after an injury or cut has healed. It can also describe the emotional pain that stays with someone after a bad experience.

n. the formation of fibrous tissue as a result of the healing process following a wound or injury. Often used metaphorically to describe lasting psychological or emotional trauma.


SIMPLE

The doctor said the surgery would result in minimal scarring.

CONTEXTUAL

Severe acne during adolescence can lead to permanent scarring on the face and back if not treated properly.

COMPLEX

The environmental impact of the open-pit mine left deep scarring on the landscape, a visible reminder of the industrial activity that had once dominated the valley.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used as a gerund to describe the ongoing process of tissue repair or the collective presence of marks.

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