cicatrix

noun ci·ca·trix \ˈsi-kə-ˌtriks, sə-ˈkā-triks\

plural ci·ca·tri·ces \ˌsi-kə-ˈtrī-(ˌ)sēz, sə-ˈkā-trə-ˌsēz\

Definition of CICATRIX

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

: a mark resembling a scar especially when caused by the previous attachment of an organ or part (as a leaf)

Latin cicatric-, cicatrix

First Known Use: 1623

Medical Dictionary

noun ci·ca·trix \ˈsik-ə-ˌtriks, sə-ˈkā-triks\

plural ci·ca·tri·ces \ˌsik-ə-ˈtrī-(ˌ)sēz, sə-ˈkā-trə-ˌsēz\

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

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