cicatrize

[ sik-uh-trahyz ]
/ ˈsɪk əˌtraɪz /

verb (used with object), cic·a·trized, cic·a·triz·ing.

Physiology. to heal by inducing the formation of a cicatrix.

verb (used without object), cic·a·trized, cic·a·triz·ing.

to become healed by the formation of a cicatrix.
Also especially British, cic·a·trise.

Origin of cicatrize

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Medieval Latin word cicātrizāre. See cicatrix, -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM cicatrize

cic·a·tri·zant, adjective cic·a·tri·za·tion, noun cic·a·triz·er, noun

Words nearby cicatrize

cicatricial tissue, cicatricle, cicatrix, cicatrizant, cicatrization, cicatrize, cicely, cicero, cicerone, ciceronian, ciceronianism

British Dictionary definitions for cicatrizant

cicatrize

cicatrise

/ (ˈsɪkəˌtraɪz) /

verb

(of a wound or defect in tissue) to close or be closed by scar formation; heal

Derived forms of cicatrize

cicatrizant or cicatrisant, adjective cicatrization or cicatrisation, noun cicatrizer or cicatriser, noun

Medical definitions for cicatrizant (1 of 2)

cicatrizant
[ sĭk′ə-trī′zənt, sĭ-kăt′rĭ-zənt ]

adj.

Causing or promoting cicatrization.

Medical definitions for cicatrizant (2 of 2)

cicatrize
[ sĭk′ə-trīz′ ]

v.

To heal by forming scar tissue.