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cicatrix 1. the tissue that forms in a wound during healing; scar 2. a scar on a plant indicating the former point of attachment of a part, esp a leaf cicatrix [′sik·ə‚triks] (biology) A scarlike mark, usually caused by previous attachment of a part or organ. (medicine) The connective-tissue scar formed at the site of a healing wound. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Mitomycin-C in the treatment of tracheal cicatrix after tracheal reconstruction. [Cicero], IV, xlix 63: Effictio est cum exprimatur atque effingitur verbis corporis cuispiam forma quoad satis sit ad intellegendum, hoc modo: 'Hunc, iudices, dico, rubrum, brevem, incurvum, canum, subscrispum, caesium, cui sane magna esta in mento cicatrix. Cicatrix Scar; the fibrous tissue replacing the normal tissues destroyed by injury or disease. |
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