Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cicatricial
adjective
/ˌsɪkəˈtrɪʃəl/
Definition
Relating to or characterized by scar tissue.
Examples
- The cicatricial tissue formed after the injury was noticeably different from the surrounding skin.
- Cicatricial changes in the tissue can affect its flexibility and function.
Meaning
The term ‘cicatricial’ describes anything that pertains to the formation, appearance, or nature of scars in the body.
Synonyms
- Scarred
- Fibrous
- Healing
