Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cicatrice
noun
/ˈsɪkətrɪs/
Definition
A cicatrice is a scar or mark left on the skin after a wound has healed.
Examples
- The cicatrice on her arm served as a reminder of the accident.
- After the surgery, a small cicatrice remained on his abdomen.
Meaning
The term is often used to refer to the permanent changes in the skin’s texture and color that occur following the healing of a cut, burn, or other injury.
Synonyms
- scar
- mark
- blemish
- stitch mark
