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- [kee-loid]
- /ˈki lɔɪd/
- /tʃˈelɔɪd/
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- [kee-loid]
- /ˈki lɔɪd/
Definitions of cheloid word
- noun cheloid keloid 3
- noun cheloid an abnormal proliferation of scar tissue, as on the site of a surgical incision. 1
- noun cheloid Dated form of keloid. 1
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Origin of cheloid
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; earlier kel(is) keloid (< Greek kēlís stain, spot) + -oid
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Parts of speech for Cheloid
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cheloid popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
cheloid usage trend in Literature
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