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keloid

Syllabification: (ke·loid)
Pronunciation: /ˈkēˌloid/
Definition of keloid

noun

Medicine
  • an area of irregular fibrous tissue formed at the site of a scar or injury.

Origin:

mid 19th century: via French from Greek khēlē 'crab's claw' + -oid

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