Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cicatrization
noun
/ˌsɪkətrɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition
The process of healing a wound and forming scar tissue.
Examples
- The cicatrization of the skin often takes several weeks to complete.
- After the surgery, the doctor explained that cicatrization would occur gradually.
- Cicatrization helps protect the underlying tissues from infection.
Meaning
Cicatrization refers to the natural process where the body repairs injured skin or tissues, resulting in the formation of a scar.
Synonyms
- Healing
- Scar formation
- Recovery
- Regeneration
