keloid

American  

[kee-loid] / ˈki lɔɪd /

Or cheloid

noun

Pathology.

1. an abnormal proliferation of scar tissue, as on the site of a surgical incision.

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keloid British  

/ ˈkiːlɔɪd /

noun

1. pathol a hard smooth pinkish raised growth of scar tissue at the site of an injury, tending to occur more frequently in dark-skinned races

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Other Word Forms

• keloidal adjective

Etymology

Origin of keloid

1850–55; earlier kel ( is ) keloid (< Greek kēlís stain, spot) + -oid

Example Sentences

But it also disparages those susceptible to pseudofolliculitis barbae, a medical condition primarily affecting Black men like the show’s razor-shy recruit, wherein regular shaving causes inflammation and a higher likelihood of scarring and developing keloids.

From Salon

Near her surgery scars, she "started getting keloids."

From Salon

However, the earlier dosing technique will be used for those under 18 or with a history of keloid scars, health officials said, following federal guidelines.

From Los Angeles Times

According to her lawsuit, Ms. Evangelista underwent several corrective surgeries, which left her with “immense keloid scarring.”

From New York Times

My reflection shows a body I’m still unfamiliar with — a shaved head, keloids slashing across my chest, a soft belly with a pale spill of hypopigmentation next to my navel.

From New York Times