What is the meaning of scar?

noun

A mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue.
- synonyms: cicatrix, cicatrice
An indication of damage.
- synonyms: scratch, scrape, mark

verb

Mark with a scar.
- usage: "The skin disease scarred his face permanently"
- synonyms: mark, pock, pit

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