Keloid definition
A red, raised formation of fibrous scar tissue caused by excessive tissue repair in response to trauma or surgical incision.
noun
An excessive growth of scar tissue on the skin.
noun
A red, raised formation of fibrous scar tissue caused by excessive tissue repair in response to trauma or surgical incision.
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
keloid
Plural:
keloidsOrigin of keloid
- French kéloïde Greek khēlē claw French -oïde resembling (from Greek -oeidēs –oid)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- 19th century, from Ancient Greek χηλή (khēlē, “claw”) and -oid.
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