keloid

or che·loid

[ kee-loid ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. an abnormal proliferation of scar tissue, as on the site of a surgical incision.

keloid

/ ˈkiːlɔɪd /

noun

1. pathol a hard smooth pinkish raised growth of scar tissue at the site of an injury, tending to occur more frequently in dark-skinned races

Derived Forms

• keˈloidal, adjective

Other Words From

• ke·loidal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of keloid¹

1850–55; earlier kel ( is ) keloid (< Greek kēlís stain, spot) + -oid

Word History and Origins

Origin of keloid¹

C19: from Greek khēlē claw

Example Sentences

Near her surgery scars, she "started getting keloids."

From Salon

However, the earlier dosing technique will be used for those under 18 or with a history of keloid scars, health officials said, following federal guidelines.

From Los Angeles Times

According to her lawsuit, Ms. Evangelista underwent several corrective surgeries, which left her with “immense keloid scarring.”

From New York Times

My reflection shows a body I’m still unfamiliar with — a shaved head, keloids slashing across my chest, a soft belly with a pale spill of hypopigmentation next to my navel.

From New York Times

Skin was taken from a patient's thigh and grafted on to an area that had developed a keloid scar as a result of burns.

From BBC