cicatrix

/'sikətris/ Cách viết khác : (cicatrix) /'sikətriks/

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Word: Cicatrix

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A cicatrix is a mark or scar that is left on the skin after a wound has healed. It shows where the skin was injured and how it has repaired itself.

Usage Instructions:

• When to use: You can use the word "cicatrix" when talking about scars from cuts, surgeries, or any injuries that have healed. It is more commonly used in medical contexts or formal writing rather than everyday conversation.

Example Sentence:

• "After the surgery, she noticed a cicatrix on her arm where the doctor had made the incision."

Advanced Usage:

• In a medical context, cicatrix might be discussed when referring to the healing process of tissues after injury. For example, "The cicatrix formed after the surgery indicates proper healing."

Word Variants:

• Cicatricial (adjective): Related to a cicatrix. For example, "cicatricial tissue" refers to the scar tissue that forms during the healing process.

Different Meaning:

• While "cicatrix" primarily refers to a scar on the skin, in a broader sense, it can also refer to scars on other types of tissues in the body, but this usage is less common.

Synonyms:

• Scar
• Mark
• Wound (in the context of healing)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There aren’t specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly include "cicatrix," as it is a more technical term. However, you might hear phrases like “leave a mark” or “show signs of healing” in casual conversation.

Summary:

"Cicatrix" is a specific term used to describe a scar formed after the healing of an injury.

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Noun

1. a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue

Synonyms

• scar
• cicatrice