: a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue
keloidadjective
keloidal
kē-ˈlȯi-dᵊl
adjective
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebExcept for those under 18 or with a history of keloid scars, all monkeypox vaccines in the county will be administered in the new method, which involves a shallower shot, between layers of skin, instead of into underlying fat. Grace Tooheystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2022 The standard injection method will still be used for people younger than 18 and anyone with a history of developing keloid scars.BostonGlobe.com, 21 Aug. 2022 Some people have a genetic tendency to develop keloid scars, a painful, large scar that heals beyond the original incision or damage. Ashley Abramson, Allure, 30 Mar. 2022 Thick scar tissue growing progressively following surgery sounds very much like a keloid. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 28 June 2021 The same injection is typically used for keloid scars, hypertrophic scars, and inflamed skin, like cystic acne. Devon Abelman, Allure, 25 May 2021 Lilfesil of Brazil unveiled a new type of breast implant as a option to silicone, along with gel sheets to minimize scars and keloids. Cindy Krischer Goodman, sun-sentinel.com, 2 July 2019 In an effort to feel better about her keloids and get others to stop viewing them as unsightly or negative, Lawrence began collaborating with photographer Sophie Mayanne for her body-positive project, Behind the Scars. Blake Bakkila, Health.com, 16 May 2018 Some of the most common risks are hypertrophic scarring, which is when a bubble or bump forms around the jewelry, and keloids, which are raised scars. Devon Abelman, Allure, 13 Aug. 2018 See More
Word History
Etymology
French kéloïde, from Greek chēlē claw
First Known Use
1854, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
keloid
noun
ke·loid
variants also cheloid
ˈkē-ˌlȯid
: a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue and occurring especially after burns or radiation injury