SINCE 1828
cicatrix
noun
ci·ca·trix
| \ ˈsi-kə-ˌtriks,
sə-ˈkā-triks
\
sə-ˈkā-triks
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plural cicatrices\ ˌsi-kə-ˈtrī-(ˌ)sēz ,
sə-ˈkā-trə-ˌsēz
\
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 (such as a leaf)
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cicatrix
noun
ci·ca·trix
| \ ˈsik-ə-ˌtriks,
sə-ˈkā-triks
\
sə-ˈkā-triks
\
plural cicatrices\ ˌsik-ə-ˈtrī-(ˌ)sēz ,
sə-ˈkā-trə-ˌsēz
\
sə-ˈkā-trə-ˌsēz
\
Medical Definition of cicatrix
: a scar resulting from formation and contraction of fibrous tissue in a flesh wound
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