Cheloid (Noun)
Meaning
Raised pinkish scar tissue at the site of an injury; results from excessive tissue repair.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor explained that the keloid on her arm was a result of her body's overactive response to the injury.
- After the surgery, the patient was left with a large keloid on her abdomen that was itchy and tender to the touch.
- The keloid on his back was a constant reminder of the accident that had left him with a permanent scar.
- The dermatologist specialized in treating keloids and was able to reduce the size and appearance of the one on her shoulder.
- The keloid on his earlobe was a souvenir from a childhood injury that had never fully healed.