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
