cicatrisant

/sɪkætrɪzənt/

Definitions

1. adjective

tending to form scars or promoting the formation of scars

“The cicatrisant properties of this ointment helped soothe the burn victim.”

2. noun

a cicatrisant or something that has cicatrisant properties

“The dermatologist applied the cicatrisant to the patient’s wound.”

Synonyms

  • healing
  • scar-forming
  • scar-promoting

Antonyms

  • healing-impeding
  • scar-reversing