A Thickened Area of Scar Tissue That is Covered by a Shiny

Question

A thickened area of scar tissue that is covered by a shiny, smooth epidermal surface is called a
A) keloid.
B) contusion.
C) hematoma.
D) psoriasis.
E) sclerotome.

Accepted Answer

A keloid is a type of scar that grows beyond the boundary of the original injury, leading to a raised, thickened area of scar tissue that may be shiny and smooth on the surface. It is caused by an overproduction of collagen during the healing process.