English Explanatory Dictionary

cicatrix

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A scar that remains after the development of new tissue over a recovering wound or sore (also used figuratively).

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪ.kəˌtɹɪks/ /sɪˈkeɪ.tɹɪks/

Word forms

cicatrix cicatrixes cicatrices

Etymology

From Latin cicatrix.

Derived words

cicatricial cicatrize
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