cicatrix

Meanings

• noun

  A scar or mark left on the body as a result of healing from a wound or injury.

  - "The athlete showed off his cicatrix from his knee surgery."
  - "After the accident, she was left with a series of cicatrix on her face."

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Variants

List of all variants of cicatrix that leads to same result
cicatrices , cicatrix , cicatrixes

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Etymology

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From Latin cicatrix, from cicare, to heal.

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Trivia

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1. A cicatrix can take months or even years to fully develop.

2. Some people believe that massaging a new scar can help reduce the appearance of a cicatrix.

3. Cicatrix can also refer to the process of healing and scarring, rather than the scar itself.

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Related Concepts

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1. wound: A break in the continuity of living tissue caused by injury.

2. scar: A mark or disfigurement left on the body after a wound or injury has healed.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, cicatrix were considered as symbols of survival and bravery, especially for soldiers who bore numerous scars from battles.

How to Memorize "cicatrix"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a wound healing and turning into a scar or cicatrix.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word cicatrix with the idea of healing and recovery.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that cicatrix starts with the letter 'C' and means 'healing scar' in Latin.

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