noun
- an abnormal growth of scar tissue that extends beyond the boundaries of a wound or injury, typically raised and firm.
Usage: medical term; also spelled 'keloid' (more common spelling)
Examples
- The burn victim developed a cheloid on her arm that required surgical treatment.
- Cheloids can form after piercings, surgery, or severe acne.
- Some people are more prone to forming cheloids than others due to genetic factors.
- The dermatologist recommended steroid injections to reduce the appearance of the cheloid.