scarification

noun

scar·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌsker-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce scarification (audio)
1
: the act or process of scarifying
2
: a mark or marks made by scarifying

Examples of scarification in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This exploration traces the origins and history of PBM, focusing on seven principal types: tattooing, scarification, amputation, piercing, genital, dental and bone shaping. David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2024 Other works evoke decorative geometries of African tribal art, even ritual facial scarification. Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 26 May 2023 So will the body piercing, the scarification, the branding, the transdermal and subdermal implants, the ear pointing, the teeth pointing, the tongue splitting, and any other body modifications that are for cosmetic purposes and not deemed medically necessary. Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 30 Dec. 2022 What's the history of scarification? Ashley Abramson, Allure, 30 Mar. 2022 See all Example Sentences for scarification 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of scarification was in the 14th century

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“Scarification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scarification. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

scarification

noun
scar·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌskar-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən, ˌsker- How to pronounce scarification (audio)
1
: the act or process of scarifying
vaccination by scarification
2
: a mark or marks made by scarifying
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