1. forming a scar or scars; healing with the formation of scar tissue
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'cicatrizing'; present participle or gerund form of 'cicatrise'

Examples

• The wound is cicatrising slowly but steadily.
• After the surgery, the tissue began cicatrising within two weeks.
• The doctor monitored the cicatrising process to ensure proper healing.
• Cicatrising skin may appear discolored initially before fading.
• The burn was cicatrising without complications.