Narbengewebe

scar tissue

noun NAR-ben-ge-ve-be Rare

Usage Note

Narbengewebe is the fibrous tissue that forms when a wound heals. It is less flexible than normal tissue. Narbengewebe bildet sich (scar tissue forms) and Narbenpflege (scar care) are related phrases.

Examples

"Durch Physiotherapie wurde das Narbengewebe nach der Schulteroperation gelockert."

Natural Translation

Physiotherapy loosened the scar tissue after the shoulder operation.

Literal Translation

Through physiotherapy the scar tissue after the shoulder operation was loosened.

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