Cicatrix

Pronunciation: /sɪˈkætrɪks/

Definitions of cicatrix

noun a scar resulting from the healing of a wound or injury

Example Sentences

A1 She had a cicatrix on her arm from a childhood accident.

A2 The cicatrix on his face was a reminder of the battle he fought.

B1 The cicatrix had healed well, leaving only a faint scar.

B2 The surgeon carefully removed the cicatrix to minimize scarring.

C1 The cicatrix was a testament to the resilience of the human body.

C2 Her cicatrix was barely visible, a testament to the skill of the plastic surgeon.

Examples of cicatrix in a Sentence

formal The surgeon noted the presence of a cicatrix on the patient's abdomen from a previous surgery.

informal She proudly showed off the cicatrix on her arm, telling the story of how she got it.

slang I heard he got a cool cicatrix from that crazy stunt he pulled last summer.

figurative The city's cicatrix from the war could still be seen in the form of abandoned buildings and broken infrastructure.

Grammatical Forms of cicatrix

• plural: cicatrices
• comparative: more cicatrix
• superlative: most cicatrix
• present tense: cicatrixes
• future tense: will cicatrix
• perfect tense: has cicatrized
• continuous tense: is cicatrizing
• singular: cicatrix
• positive degree: cicatrix
• infinitive: to cicatrize
• gerund: cicatrizing
• participle: cicatrized

Origin and Evolution of cicatrix

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cicatrix' originated from Latin, where it meant a scar left by a wound or a sore.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cicatrix' has retained its original meaning of a scar but is now also used in medical contexts to refer to the tissue that forms during the healing process of a wound.