Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cicatrix
noun
/ˈsɪkətrɪks/
Definition
A scar left on the skin or within the body after the healing of a wound.
Examples
- After the surgery, a cicatrix formed along the incision line.
- The cicatrix on her arm reminded her of an adventurous childhood.
- Over time, the cicatrix became less noticeable.
Meaning
The term ‘cicatrix’ refers to the mark left after a wound has healed, representing the body’s natural reparative process.
Synonyms
- scar
- mark
- blemish
- stigma
