irreversible
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With FAPD, the goal of treatment is decreasing the inflammation that causes irreversible scarring and, if possible, stimulating hair growth in follicles that haven’t been completely damaged.
From Slate • May 23, 2026
"Our findings reveal that aging in blood stem cells is not an irreversible fate. Old blood stem cells have the capacity to revert to a youthful state; they can bounce back," said Dr. Ghaffari.
From Science Daily • May 12, 2026
Above that threshold, scientists warn that coral reefs and Greenland ice sheets could disappear, among other catastrophic and irreversible impacts.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
“While I know words can never be enough, I believe an apology is necessary to recognize the harm and irreversible loss your community has suffered.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
I hadn’t even considered the irreversible spoiling of Methuselah’s innocence, which just goes to show I have much to learn.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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