cicatrization
Wound becomes scar
Cicatrization is the process of scar formation—how wounds heal by developing fibrous tissue.
The term appears in medical contexts: The cicatrization of the surgical incision proceeded normally.
It also applies to deliberate scarring as body modification or cultural practice.
The verb is cicatrize.
Overgrown scar tissue
- hypertrophicAbnormally enlarged through growth
- fibrosisPathological connective tissue buildup
- contracturePermanent tissue shortening
- scar tissueCollagen replacing damaged skin
blemish · disfigurement · adhesion · striae · atrophic · depressed · raised · discoloration
Making into small grains
- fibroblastsCollagen-producing connective tissue cells
- collagenStructural body protein
- reepithelializationSkin layer regrowth over wounds
- angiogenesisFormation of new vessels
proliferation · remodeling · contraction · cytokines · macrophages · neutrophils · dermis · epidermis
Abrasive cosmetic facial procedure
- laserConcentrated light device
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- revisionAltering to improve
- excisionCutting out of tissue
steri-strips · sutures · staples · skin graft · microneedling · corticosteroid · massage · vitamin E
Of a clan
- ceremonialRelating to formal rites
- body modificationAltering your physical appearance permanently
- brandingCreating distinctive identity
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
cultural · initiation · adornment · symbolic · traditional · permanent · decorative · identity
keloid
Overgrown scar tissue
- hypertrophicAbnormally enlarged through growth
- fibrosisPathological connective tissue buildup
- contracturePermanent tissue shortening
scar tissue · blemish · disfigurement · adhesion · striae · atrophic · depressed · raised · discoloration · permanent
granulation
Making into small grains
- fibroblastsCollagen-producing connective tissue cells
- collagenStructural body protein
- reepithelializationSkin layer regrowth over wounds
angiogenesis · proliferation · remodeling · contraction · cytokines · macrophages · neutrophils · dermis · epidermis · elastin
dermabrasion
Abrasive cosmetic facial procedure
excision · steri-strips · sutures · staples · skin graft · microneedling · corticosteroid · massage · vitamin E · scar cream
tribal
Of a clan
- ceremonialRelating to formal rites
- body modificationAltering your physical appearance permanently
- brandingCreating distinctive identity
cutting · cultural · initiation · adornment · symbolic · traditional · permanent · decorative · identity · Maori