cicatrization

cic·a·trize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sik-uh-trahyz]
- /ˈsɪk əˌtraɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sik-uh-trahyz]
- /ˈsɪk əˌtraɪz/

Definitions of cicatrization word

verb with object cicatrization Physiology. to heal by inducing the formation of a cicatrix. 1
verb without object cicatrization to become healed by the formation of a cicatrix. 1
noun cicatrization (medicine) The process of forming a cicatrix; the state of being cicatrized. 1

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Origin of cicatrization

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Cicatrization

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Cicatrization

cicatrization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% 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.

cicatrization usage trend in Literature

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