A variant spelling of 'keloid'—an abnormal scar that grows larger than the original wound and extends beyond its boundaries.
Variant of 'keloid,' from Greek 'chele' (claw) because the scar resembles a crab's claw. The 'ch' spelling reflects the original Greek etymology more directly.
Keloids are scars that basically keep growing on their own like they forgot to get the memo to stop—some people's bodies just overcompensate when healing from cuts or piercings.
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