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

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 • Aug. 17, 2022

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

From New York Times • Sep. 25, 2021

Other common issues with darker skin can be dermatosis papulosa nigra, a fleshy excess of melanin bumps on the skin, and keloid scarring.

From The Guardian • Nov. 19, 2018

He dealt with keloid scars and tumors and, despite his ramrod straight posture, never went a day without pain.

From Washington Post • Sep. 2, 2017

She showed him a keloid behind her ear, a small enraged swelling of skin, which she got after Aunty Uju straightened her hair with a hot comb in secondary school.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie