cicatrix

noun

ci·​ca·​trix ˈsi-kə-ˌtriks  sə-ˈkā-triks 

plural cicatrices ˌsi-kə-ˈtrī-(ˌ)sēz  sə-ˈkā-trə-ˌsēz 

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 (such as a leaf)

Word History

Etymology

Latin cicatric-, cicatrix

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cicatrix

• administratrix
• matrix

Medical Definition

cicatrix

noun

ci·​ca·​trix ˈsik-ə-ˌtriks  sə-ˈkā-triks 

plural cicatrices ˌsik-ə-ˈtrī-(ˌ)sēz  sə-ˈkā-trə-ˌsēz 

: a scar resulting from formation and contraction of fibrous tissue in a flesh wound