Cicatrice: meaning, definitions and examples
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cicatrice
[ sษชหkรฆtษชs ]
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
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 cicatriceโs unusual texture during the examination.
Translations
Translations of the word "cicatrice" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cicatriz
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฟเคเคเฅเคฐเคพเคเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Narbe
๐ฎ๐ฉ bekas luka
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฐะผ
๐ต๐ฑ blizna
๐ฏ๐ต ๅท่ทก
๐ซ๐ท cicatrice
๐ช๐ธ cicatriz
๐น๐ท yara izi
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฏุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ jizva
๐ธ๐ฐ jazva
๐จ๐ณ ไผค็ค
๐ธ๐ฎ brazgotina
๐ฎ๐ธ รถr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แกแแฎแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cicatrisa
๐ฒ๐ฝ cicatriz
Etymology
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.
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