noun
- plural of cicatrization; the process of forming a scar or the scars themselves that result from healing of a wound or injury
Usage: medical/technical term; typically used in medical or biological contexts
Examples
- The cicatrizations on his arm were barely visible after several years.
- Doctors monitored the cicatrizations following the surgical procedure.
- Excessive cicatrizations can sometimes limit the range of motion in joints.
- The burn victim experienced significant cicatrizations that required reconstructive surgery.
- Proper wound care can minimize unwanted cicatrizations.