cicatrix (redirected from vicious cicatrix)

cicatrix /cic·a·trix/ (si-ka´triks) (sik´ah-triks) pl. cica´trices   [L.] scar.

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vicious cicatrix  one causing deformity or impairing the function of a limb.

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cic·a·trix (sk-trks, s-ktrks)

n. pl. cic·a·tri·ces (sk-trsz, s-ktr-sz)

A scar left by the formation of new connective tissue over a healing sore or wound.

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cica·tricial (sk-trshl), ci·catri·cose (s-ktr-ks) adj.

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cicatrix (sik´triks) (scar),

n the result of healing by secondary intention; characterized microscopically by excessive collagenation of the granulation tissue.

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cicatrix

pl. cicatrices [L.] the fibrous tissue left after the healing of a wound; a scar.