fortuna scar
n.— «Common scars are formed when the body builds a special kind of sturdy connective material, called collagen fibers, that stretch over the wound and give it additional protection. This results in the creation of what is called a fortuna scar.» —“What Every Family Should Know About Scars and Scarring—And How They Heal!” by Michael Kabel American Chronicle Nov. 16, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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In 1916, a small-town newspaper in Pennsylvania printed a fanciful item about a local gathering with a guest list that included, among others, Miss Ella Vader, Mr. Ray Zor, and other punny names. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of...
Depending on its mood, a turkey’s skin can shift from red to blue to white, due to changes in the blood vessels between bundles of collagen. That phenomenon is reflected in the Japanese term for “turkey,” shichimencho (七面鳥), which...