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Keloid
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A thick, irregular scar caused by excessive tissue growth at the site of an incision or wound. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
An irregularly shaped, elevated mark on the skin caused by deposits of excessive amounts of collagen during wound healing. It extends beyond the original boundaries of the wound and may enlarge progressively. (NCI Thesaurus)
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