Cicatrising

/ˈsɪkətraɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of cicatrises, describing the ongoing process of scar formation.

Etymology

Present participle of the British verb cicatrises, maintaining -s- spelling while adding the gerund suffix -ing.

Kelly Says

When a British doctor observes a wound 'cicatrising nicely,' they're assessing whether the body is properly progressing through each healing phase—inflammation, rebuilding, and remodeling.

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