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Cicatrix MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Cicatrix
Tree Number(s)
A10.165.450.300
C23.550.355.274
G16.762.891.249
Unique ID
D002921
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002921
Annotation
CICATRIX, HYPERTROPHIC is also available; do not confuse entry term SCARRING with scarification (scratching open the surface of the skin purposely for VACCINATION; BODY MODIFICATION, NON-THERAPEUTIC; etc.)
Scope Note
The fibrous tissue that replaces normal tissue during the process of WOUND HEALING.
Entry Term(s)
Cicatrization
Scar
Scarring
Scars
See Also
Corneal Injuries
Keloid
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2019/04/29
Cicatrix Preferred
Cicatrization Related
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