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Sclerosis vs Cicatrice - What's the difference?

sclerosis | cicatrice |

As a noun sclerosis

is (pathology) the abnormal hardening of body tissues, such as an artery.

As a verb cicatrice is

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sclerosis

English

Noun

(scleroses)
  • (pathology) The abnormal hardening of body tissues, such as an artery.

    • Derived terms

    * arteriosclerosis * atherosclerosis * sclerotic * multiple sclerosis * osteosclerosis

    Related terms

    * sclera

    External links

    * * English words suffixed with -osis

    cicatrice

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (medical) a scar
  • * 1929 , , Chapter VII, Section viii
    • Fanny's scissors moved steadily round the armhole and slit down the sleeve, revealing a surprisingly soft white arm and shoulder. Across the shoulder was an ancient cicatrice .
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