keloid

Or che·loid

[kee-loid]

noun

Pathology.

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

keloid

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• keloidal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of keloid¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of keloid¹

C19: from Greek khēlē claw

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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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