keloid

noun

ke·​loid ˈkē-ˌlȯid How to pronounce keloid (audio)
: a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue
keloid adjective
keloidal adjective

Examples of keloid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Adult acne, melasma, keloids and vitiligo are common skin maladies that pose particular challenges for people of color. La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2024 From lipomas and cysts to keloids and tumors, Lee tackles them all with professionalism and a seemingly imperturbable gag reflex. Briana Richert, James Mercadante, EW.com, 19 Feb. 2024 As mentioned, keloids are essentially a scarring response, so if your skin is prone to keloids, there is a chance that that type of external scarring might occur, post-operatively. Zahra Spencer, Allure, 19 July 2023 First, there’s hypertrophic acne scarring, where the scar tissue grows in lumps or bumps and creates what's also known as keloid scarring. Aryelle Siclait, Women's Health, 26 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for keloid 

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Word History

Etymology

French kéloïde, from Greek chēlē claw

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of keloid was in 1854

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Cite this Entry

“Keloid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keloid. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

keloid

noun
ke·​loid
variants also cheloid
: a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue and occurring especially after burns or radiation injury
keloid adjective

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