Definition of cicatrize in English:
cicatrize
(British cicatrise)
verb ˈsɪkətrʌɪzˈsɪkəˌtraɪz
(with reference to a wound) heal by scar formation.
no object his wound had cicatrized
Example sentencesExamples
- The unique cicatrising properties of Tamanu Oil are not yet explained in existing scientific literature, though this activity is established and accepted.
- Oil of Tamanu appears to be one of the most effective known cicatrizing agents in nature.
- They became very quickly impressed by its cicatrising properties.
- An injury from a kris blade cicatrises with more difficulty.
- In the middle ages, pastel leaves were applied in poultice for their cicatrising virtues.
- For a wound to cicatrize more quickly or for tissue to regenerate after an operation, it is now proposed that stem cells be transplanted to the traumatized region.
- This oil appears to be one of the most effective, naturally occurring, cicatrizing agents.
- Afterwards he noticed that a ten-year old hemiparesis was cured in five minutes and a 3-day old wound was instantly cicatrised and healed.
- It effectively soothes, softens, decongests and cicatrises skin.
Origin
Late Middle English: from Old French cicatriser, from cicatrice 'scar' (see cicatrix).
Definition of cicatrize in US English:
cicatrize
(British cicatrise)
verbˈsikəˌtrīzˈsɪkəˌtraɪz
(with reference to a wound) heal by scar formation.
no object his wound had cicatrized
with object it was used to cicatrize certain types of wounds
Example sentencesExamples
- The unique cicatrising properties of Tamanu Oil are not yet explained in existing scientific literature, though this activity is established and accepted.
- In the middle ages, pastel leaves were applied in poultice for their cicatrising virtues.
- This oil appears to be one of the most effective, naturally occurring, cicatrizing agents.
- They became very quickly impressed by its cicatrising properties.
- Oil of Tamanu appears to be one of the most effective known cicatrizing agents in nature.
- Afterwards he noticed that a ten-year old hemiparesis was cured in five minutes and a 3-day old wound was instantly cicatrised and healed.
- An injury from a kris blade cicatrises with more difficulty.
- For a wound to cicatrize more quickly or for tissue to regenerate after an operation, it is now proposed that stem cells be transplanted to the traumatized region.
- It effectively soothes, softens, decongests and cicatrises skin.
Origin
Late Middle English: from Old French cicatriser, from cicatrice ‘scar’ (see cicatrix).