apulosis

English

Alternative forms

• epulosis

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀπούλωσις (apoúlōsis), ultimately from οὐλή (oulḗ, “scar, wound”).

Noun

apulosis (uncountable)

1. (obsolete, medicine) the formation of scar tissue as part of the healing process

   Synonyms: cicatrisation, scarring

Derived terms

• apulotic