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scar
(redirected from scar tissue)

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``That's the most frustrating thing, is scar tissue has a mind of its own,'' Bryant said.
When these injuries damage the long arms, or axons, that join neurons, the surrounding cells form scar tissue in the fissure.
First, given that dense scar tissue occupied approximately 50% of the total inner circumference of the nostril opening, any method of surgical expansion would be followed by significant postoperative contracture, which might lead to restenosis.
 
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