Where does “keloid” come from?
keloid (English) comes from French chéloïde, from Ancient Greek χηλή — hoof; crab's claw; unguis of an ox.
keloid (English): A hard raised growth of scar tissue at the site...
Definitions
- A hard raised growth of scar tissue at the site...
Ancestry of “keloid”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | chéloïde | keloid |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | χηλή | hoof; crab's claw; unguis of an ox |
Words derived from “keloid”