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cicatrize

[ sik-uh-trahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, cic·a·trized, cic·a·triz·ing.
  1. Physiology. to heal by inducing the formation of a cicatrix.


verb (used without object)

, cic·a·trized, cic·a·triz·ing.
  1. to become healed by the formation of a cicatrix.

cicatrize

/ ˈsɪkəˌtraɪz /

verb

  1. (of a wound or defect in tissue) to close or be closed by scar formation; heal
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Derived Forms

  • ˈcicaˌtrizer, noun
  • ˌcicatriˈzation, noun
  • ˌcicaˈtrizant, adjective
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Other Words From

  • cica·trizant adjective
  • cica·tri·zation noun
  • cica·trizer noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cicatrize1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Medieval Latin word cicātrizāre. See cicatrix, -ize
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Example Sentences

In regard to crusts, they should never be removed until the surface beneath has become cicatrized and they have been partially detached by the natural process.

We make a tincture out of it which has marvelous healing and cicatrizing properties.

The marks left by this malady when cicatrized might easily be mistaken for those of inoculation.

He was worried and alarmed by his helpless plight, and the wound on his head, instead of cicatrizing, became more serious, because it was complicated by a sharp attack of fever.

I know it will be long before the wounds of our faithful hearts are cicatrized.

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