The formation of fibrous tissue in the place of normal tissue during the process of WOUND HEALING. It includes scar tissue formation occurring in healing internal organs as well as in the skin after surface injuries.
The fibrous tissue that replaces normal tissue during the process of WOUND HEALING.
Synonyms: Scars, Scar, Cicatrix, Scarring, Cicatrization
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CICATRIX, HYPERTROPHIC is also available; do not confuse entry term SCARRING with scarification (scratching open the surface of the skin purposely for VACCINATION; BODY MODIFICATION, NON-THERAPEUTIC; etc.)
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D002921