healed tissue (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈhiːld ˈtɪʃuː

Definition

Body material that has undergone a natural repair process after injury, replacing damaged cells with new ones, often resulting in a scar.

Examples

• The doctor examined the scar, noting the strength of the healed tissue.

• Proper nutrition is crucial for the formation of healthy healed tissue after surgery.

• Over time, the wound closed, leaving behind firm, healed tissue.

Synonyms of healed tissue

Words with a similar meaning to healed tissue:

• scar tissue
• regenerated tissue
• repaired tissue

Antonyms of healed tissue

Words with the opposite meaning to healed tissue:

• damaged tissue
• injured tissue

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