cheloid
/ˈkiːlɔɪd/
noun
- A raised, thickened area of scar tissue that grows beyond the edges of the original wound or incision.
- Some people are more prone to developing a cheloid after an ear piercing or minor injury.
- Doctors can treat a cheloid with steroid injections to reduce its size and itching.
- After the surgery, a cheloid formed on her shoulder that was larger than the original cut.
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