scarring

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noun

scar·​ring ˈskär-iŋ How to pronounce scarring (audio)
Synonyms of scarringnext
: 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,—Liz Brody
The redness, scarring, and hyperpigmentation of deep inflammatory acne lesions frequently lessen in two or three years.—Elizabeth A. Abel et al.

scarring

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present participle of scar entry 2

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If disturbed, asbestos’ microscopic crystalline fibers get into the air, where they can be inhaled, cause lung scarring and lead to fatal cancers. — Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026 Vibrio vulnificus can cause necrotizing fasciitis, a rare bacterial infection that can destroy tissue and lead to severe scarring, loss of limbs and death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Docs can also use vascular lasers, specifically pulsed dye lasers (PDL) like the Vbeam, to remove these with minimal scarring. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 18 Aug. 2026 This method offers undetectable results through smaller incisions, faster recovery, and preserved native tissue, addressing patient concerns about scarring and downtime. — Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scarring

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First Known Use

Noun

1847, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of scarring was in 1847

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