epulotic
Definitions
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- adjective Healing; cicatrizing.
- noun A medicament or an application which tends to dry, cicatrize, and heal wounds or ulcers.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
- adjective Promoting the skinning over or healing of sores.
Examples
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These ulcers gradually become epulotic and form irregular, generally slightly protruding white scars in which new tubercles may appear.
Note
The word 'epulotic' comes from Greek roots meaning 'over' and 'scar'.
