Definition of "scarring" [scar•ring]

• Present participle of scar. (verb)
• A scar; a mark. (noun)

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• "In addition, scarring from the treatments lead to an increased cesarean section delivery method (as the cervix does not dilate normally due to scarring from prior excisions)."
• "The exact cause of the scarring is not known at this time but researchers continue to study it to get a better understanding ofthe contributing factors."
• "Everyone has an itch somewhere, but the scarring is never permanent."