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cicatrix.

A scar that remains after the development of new tissue over a recovering wound or sore (also used figuratively).

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈsɪ.kəˌtɹɪks/General-American, Received-Pronunciation/sɪˈkeɪ.tɹɪks/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. A scar that remains after the development of new tissue over a recovering wound or sore (also used figuratively).

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin cicatrix.

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