Cicatrizate

/sɪˈkætrɪzeɪt/ verb

Definition

To cause to scar or form scar tissue; alternate learned form of cicatrize.

Etymology

From Latin cicatrix with the Latin causative suffix -ate, creating a more formal medical verb used in scientific literature and older texts.

Kelly Says

Medical Latin verbs ending in -ate (like cicatrizate, fascinate, perforate) preserve a classical flavor while remaining functional in modern dermatology and surgical contexts.

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