scarification
The act or result of making scratches or superficial incisions in the skin to produce an immune response or administer certain injections: Scarification is a common method of sensitizing the skin for contact with an allergen.
an act or instance of scratching, cutting, or burning a design or image into the skin, in order to create permanent decorative or symbolic scars; scarifying:Because it’s riskier than tattooing and piercing, not all body mod shops offer scarification.
a design or image made by scars as the result of scratching, cutting, or burning it into the skin: A king was required to have the traditional facial scarification particular to his clan.
Origin of scarification
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How to use scarification in a sentence
Leeches or scarifications are, I think, very seldom of value.
Neuralgia and the Diseases that Resemble it | Francis E. AnstieDionis had recommended placing a small card with lighted candles over the scarifications, and then applying the cup.
My legs, neck, and bosom were bare, and their native hue was exchanged for the livid marks of bruises and scarifications.
Edgar Huntley | Charles Brockden BrownIn Constantinople the matter was inserted at scarifications upon the forehead, wrists, and ankles.
A History of Epidemics in Britain, Volume II (of 2) | Charles CreightonThat these scarifications are intended solely to increase personal allurement I will not, however, positively affirm.
A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson | Watkin Tench
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