cicatrize

[sik-uh-trahyz]

cic·a·trize

[sik-uh-trahyz] verb, cic·a·trized, cic·a·triz·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
Physiology. to heal by inducing the formation of a cicatrix.
verb (used without object)
2.
to become healed by the formation of a cicatrix.

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Cicatrize is always a great word to know.
So is agonist. Does it mean:
a contracting muscle whose action is opposed by another muscle
temporary diminution of the irritability or functioning of organs, tissues, or cells after excessive exertion or stimulation
Also, especially British, cic·a·trise.


Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin cicātrizāre. See cicatrix, -ize

cic·a·tri·zant, adjective
cic·a·tri·za·tion, noun
cic·a·triz·er, noun
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cicatrize or cicatrise (ˈsɪkəˌtraɪz)
 
vb
(of a wound or defect in tissue) to close or be closed by scar formation; heal
 
cicatrise or cicatrise
 
vb
 
cica'trizant or cicatrise
 
adj
 
cica'trisant or cicatrise
 
adj
 
cicatri'zation or cicatrise
 
n
 
cicatri'sation or cicatrise
 
n
 
'cicatrizer or cicatrise
 
n
 
'cicatriser or cicatrise
 
n

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cicatrize cic·a·trize (sĭk'ə-trīz')
v. cic·a·trized, cic·a·triz·ing, cic·a·triz·es
To heal by forming scar tissue.

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