No exact match translations found for 'cicatrize' in bodo.
Word 'cicatrize' in Other Languages
- cicatrize in Assamese অসমীয়া
- cicatrize in Bengali বাংলা
- cicatrize in Bodo बड़ो
- cicatrize in Dogri डोगरी
- cicatrize in English
- cicatrize in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- cicatrize in Hindi हिन्दी
- cicatrize in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- cicatrize in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- cicatrize in Konkani कोंकणी
- cicatrize in Maithili মৈথিলী
- cicatrize in Malayalam മലയാളം
- cicatrize in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- cicatrize in Marathi मराठी
- cicatrize in Nepali नेपाली
- cicatrize in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- cicatrize in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- cicatrize in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- cicatrize in Santali
- cicatrize in Sindhi سنڌي
- cicatrize in Tamil தமிழ்
- cicatrize in Telugu తెలుగు
- cicatrize in Urdu اُردُو
Cicatrize
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪkəˌtraɪz/
Definitions
- To heal or form a scar over a wound or injury.
- To cause a wound or injury to heal by the process of scarring.
Usage Examples
- “The wound on his arm began to cicatrize after a few weeks of treatment.”
- “Proper care can help the surgical incision cicatrize without complications.”
Etymology
The word "cicatrize" originates from the Latin word cicatrix, meaning "scar," combined with the verb-forming suffix -ize, meaning "to make" or "to become." The term first appeared in the 16th century.
Synonyms
- Heal
- Scar
- Close
- Recover
Antonyms
- Injure
- Wound
- Fester
- Exacerbate
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Cicatriser | see-kah-tree-ZAY |
| Spanish | Cicatrizar | see-kah-tree-THAR |
| German | Verheilen | fair-HY-len |
| Italian | Cicatrizzare | chee-kah-tree-TSAH-ray |
| Portuguese | Cicatrizar | see-kah-tree-ZAR |
| Russian | Заживать | za-ZHEE-vat |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 愈合 (yùhé) | yu-he |
| Japanese | 治癒する (ちゆする, chiyu suru) | chee-yu su-roo |
| Hindi | ठीक होना | theek hona |
| Arabic | يشفى (yashfa) | yash-fah |
| Korean | 치유하다 | chi-yu-ha-da |
| Bengali | সুখী করা (sukhī karā) | su-khee ka-raa |
| Telugu | చికిత్స చేయు (chikitsa chēyu) | chi-ki-tsa che-yu |
| Tamil | சிகிச்சை செய்யும் (cikiṟcai seyyum) | chi-kich-chai sey-yum |
| Marathi | उपचार करणे (upacār karaṇē) | u-pa-chaar ka-ra-ṇe |
| Kannada | ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆ ಮಾಡುವ (cikitsē māḍuva) | chi-kit-say maa-du-va |
| Gujarati | ઉપચાર કરવું (upacār karavūṁ) | u-pach-aar ka-ra-vum |
| Punjabi | ਇਲਾਜ ਕਰਨਾ (ilāj karnā) | i-laaj kar-na |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- UK: /ˈsɪkəˌtraɪz/
- US: /ˈsɪkəˌtraɪz/
- French: /si.ka.tʁi.ze/
- Spanish: /si.ka.tɾiˈθaɾ/
Historical Usage
The word "cicatrize" has been used in medical texts since the 16th century to describe the process by which a wound heals through scar tissue formation. In historical contexts, it was often used to explain the body's natural response to injury and the importance of proper care for avoiding infection and complications.
Cultural Nuances
- In some cultures, cicatrization is not just a medical process but also a ritualistic one, used to symbolize endurance and strength.
- The term can also be metaphorically used to describe emotional healing, where a person's psychological wounds cicatrize over time with the right care.
More Information
The process of cicatrization, which leads to the formation of scar tissue, is an essential aspect of wound healing. It begins shortly after an injury occurs, where the body works to close the wound and prevent further harm. Over time, the wound is replaced by collagen fibers, which form the scar. Although this is a crucial part of the healing process, the resulting scar tissue is not as functional as the original tissue. In modern medicine, various treatments are available to promote efficient cicatrization and minimize scarring. However, excessive cicatrization can lead to problems such as hypertrophic scars or keloids, which may require intervention.