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What is another word for Cicatricial?

Pronunciation: [sˌɪkɐtɹˈɪʃə͡l] (IPA)

Cicatricial is a term used to describe the formation of scar tissue. Synonyms for this word include scarring, fibrosis, or keloid formation. Scarring refers to the visible marks left on the skin after a wound has healed, while fibrosis indicates the formation of scar tissue in internal organs. Keloid formation, on the other hand, is a type of raised scar that extends beyond the borders of the original wound. Other synonyms for cicatricial include cicatrix, scar tissue, and adhesion formation. While these terms all describe the process of scar formation, they may differ in their specific connotations and applications in medical or scientific contexts.
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The tissue all around the site of the old ulcers was densely Cicatricial, with a very marked tendency to contract.
"Makers of Modern Medicine"
James J. Walsh
As a result of long standing or severe inflammation, shortening of these structures occurs in consequence of the contraction of the inflammatory or Cicatricial tissue.
"Common Diseases of Farm Animals"
R. A. Craig, D. V. M.
It may result also from fracture or from separation of one of the epiphyses in the region of the knee, or from Cicatricial contraction of the quadriceps.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson

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