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cicatrice

 

[ sษชหˆkรฆtษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical term

A cicatrice is a medical term for a scar that forms on the skin or other tissue after a wound has healed. It represents the body's natural healing process, replacing damaged tissue with fibrous tissue. Cicatrices can vary in appearance and texture depending on the severity of the initial injury.

Synonyms

blemish, mark, scar

Examples of usage

  • After the surgery, a cicatrice formed on her abdomen.
  • The cicatrice from his accident has faded over the years.
  • Doctors noted the cicatriceโ€™s unusual texture during the examination.

Translations

Translations of the word "cicatrice" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cicatriz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเค•เคŸเฅเคฐเคพเค‡เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Narbe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bekas luka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆั€ะฐะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ blizna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‚ท่ทก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cicatrice

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cicatriz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yara izi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ์ฒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุฏุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jizva

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jazva

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผค็–ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brazgotina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ˜แƒ แƒกแƒแƒฎแƒ”แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cicatrisa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cicatriz

Word origin

The word 'cicatrice' derives from the Latin 'cicatrix', which means 'scar'. The Latin term itself has its origins in the Proto-Indo-European root '*skei-', meaning 'to cut'. This is a fitting etymology, as a cicatrix forms as a result of a cut or injury to the skin. Throughout history, the understanding of cicatrices has evolved, with ancient medical texts documenting their formation and treatment. In various cultures, scars were often seen as marks of bravery or experience. The term gained ground in the medical field and is used in contemporary discussions about wound healing and dermatology. The transition from its Latin roots to modern usage reflects both linguistic evolution and a broader understanding of human anatomy and healing processes.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,528, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.