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ci·ca·trix | \ ˈsi-kə-ˌtriks 
, sə-ˈkā-triks \
, sə-ˈkā-triks \ 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
nounci·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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The first known use of cicatrix was in 1623
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