Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cicatrize
verb
/ˈsɪkətraɪz/

Definition
To heal by the formation of a scar.

Examples
- After the injury, the skin began to cicatrize, slowly forming a smooth scar.
- It typically takes several weeks for a deep cut to cicatrize completely.

Meaning
Cicatrization refers to the process of wound healing where tissue forms a scar after injury.

Synonyms
- Heal
- Soothe
- Scar