cicatrix
ci·ca·trix
noun \ˈsi-kə-ˌtriks, sə-ˈkā-triks\ plural ci·ca·tri·ces\ˌsi-kə-ˈtrī-(ˌ)sēz, sə-ˈkā-trə-ˌsēz\
Definition of CICATRIX
1
: a scar resulting from formation and contraction of fibrous tissue in a wound
2
: a mark resembling a scar especially when caused by the previous attachment of an organ or part (as a leaf)
Origin of CICATRIX
Latin cicatric-, cicatrix
First Known Use: 1623
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