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cicatrix

ci.ca.trix \'sik-*-.triks, s*-'ka--triks\ \.sik-*-tri-(.)se-z, 
   s*-'ka--tr*-.se-z\ n or ci.ca.tri.ces [L cicatric-, cicatrix] pl  1: a scar 
   resulting from formation and contraction of fibrous tissue in a f lesh 
   wound 2: a mark resembling a scar esp. when caused by the previous 
   attachment of  a part or organ : as 2a: a mark left on a stem after the 
   fall of a leaf or bract  2b: HILUM