keloid

noun Pathology.

1. an abnormal proliferation of scar tissue, as on the site of a surgical incision.

noun

1. pathol a hard smooth pinkish raised growth of scar tissue at the site of an injury, tending to occur more frequently in dark-skinned races

n.

also cheloid, 1854, from French kéloïde, from Greek khele “crab claw, talon, cloven hoof” + -oides (see -oid). Related: Keloidal; cheloidal.

n.

1. A red, raised formation of fibrous scar tissue caused by excessive tissue repair in response to trauma or incision.