cicatrized Definition
- 1(of a wound or sore) heal by the formation of scar tissue
- 2mark or become marked with a scar
Using cicatrized: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cicatrized" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The wound has cicatrized and is no longer painful.
Example
The scar on her face cicatrized over time.
Example
The surgeon used stitches to help the wound cicatrize properly.
cicatrized Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with cicatrized
a healed wound that has formed scar tissue
Example
The cicatrized wound on his leg was still visible.
skin that has been marked with a scar
Example
Her cicatrized skin was a reminder of the accident.
tissue that has healed and formed scar tissue
Example
The cicatrized tissue on his arm was stiff and less flexible than the surrounding tissue.
Origins of cicatrized
from Latin 'cicatrix', meaning 'scar'
Summary: cicatrized in Brief
'Cicatrized' [ˈsɪkətraɪzd] refers to the healing of a wound or sore by the formation of scar tissue. It can also mean the marking of skin with a scar. Examples include 'The wound has cicatrized and is no longer painful.' and 'The scar on her face cicatrized over time.' The term is formal and synonymous with 'heal' and 'scar.'
