cicatrizant, a. and n. Med.
(sɪkəˈtraɪzənt)
Also cicatrisant.
[ad. mod.L. cicatrizant-em (pr. pple. of cicatrizāre to cicatrize) or the corresp. F. cicatrisant; It. cicatrizzante.]
a. adj. That cicatrizes, or heals by forming a cicatrice. b. n. A medicine or application which induces a cicatrice.
| 1661 Lovell Hist. Anim. & Min. 354 Strumes, or scrofuls..are cured by..cicatrizants. 1860 Mayne Expos. Lex., Cicatrisant, having power to heal, etc. |