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cicatrix

 

[ sษชหˆkรฆtrษชks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical terminology

A cicatrix is the technical term for a scar. It is formed when skin heals after an injury, surgery, or other trauma. The healing process involves the deposition of collagen fibers, which creates a fibrous tissue that replaces the damaged or lost skin. While cicatrices may fade over time, they often retain some level of visibility and texture compared to the surrounding skin. The properties of a cicatrix can vary depending on factors such as the severity of the original injury and individual healing processes.

Synonyms

blemish, mark, scar

Examples of usage

  • The cicatrix from her surgery has faded over the years.
  • He examined the cicatrix on his arm closely.
  • The doctor explained how a cicatrix forms.
  • She tried various creams to reduce the appearance of her cicatrix.

Translations

Translations of the word "cicatrix" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cicatriz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคถเคฟเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Narbe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jaringan parut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัƒะฑั†ะตะฒะฐ ั‚ะบะฐะฝะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ blizna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็˜ข็—• (ใฏใ‚“ใ“ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cicatrice

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cicatriz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท skar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‰ํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุฏุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jizva

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jazva

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็˜ข็—•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brazgotina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ั€ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ™แƒแƒฌแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yarฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cicatriz

Etymology

The word 'cicatrix' has its roots in ancient languages, directly deriving from the Latin term 'cicatrix' which means 'scar'. The Latin word is related to the verb 'cฤซcฤre', which means 'to heal'. The transition from Latin to Middle English showed a consistent phonetic pronunciation. Over time, the meaning remained largely unchanged, still referring to the fibrous tissue that replaces normal skin after an injury. Despite its medical origins, 'cicatrix' is not commonly used in everyday conversation; instead, the simpler term 'scar' is preferred. However, 'cicatrix' is still prevalent in medical documentation and discussions amongst healthcare professionals, highlighting its importance within the field of dermatology and surgery.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,123, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.