cicatrix
noun
ci·ca·trix ˈsi-kə-ˌtriks 
sə-ˈkā-triks
sə-ˈkā-triks plural cicatrices ˌsi-kə-ˈtrī-(ˌ)sēz sə-ˈkā-trə-ˌsēz
sə-ˈkā-trə-ˌsēz 1
: a scar resulting from formation and contraction of fibrous tissue in a wound
2
: a mark resembling a scar especially when caused by the previous attachment of an organ or part (such as a leaf)
Word History
Etymology
Latin cicatric-, cicatrix
First Known Use
1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
cicatrix
noun
ci·ca·trix ˈsik-ə-ˌtriks sə-ˈkā-triks
sə-ˈkā-triks plural cicatrices ˌsik-ə-ˈtrī-(ˌ)sēz sə-ˈkā-trə-ˌsēz
sə-ˈkā-trə-ˌsēz : a scar resulting from formation and contraction of fibrous tissue in a flesh wound
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