verb
- to form a scar or become scarred; to heal with the formation of scar tissue
Usage: British spelling; American English typically uses 'cicatrizes'; medical/formal
Examples
- The wound cicatrises slowly over several months.
- After the surgery, the incision cicatrises and becomes less visible.
- Severe burns often cicatrise with noticeable scarring.
- The skin cicatrises as part of the natural healing process.
- Deep cuts may cicatrise unevenly if not properly treated.